Brett Emerton won 95 caps for the Socceroos, scoring 20 goals in an international career that ran from 1998 to 2012, earning the humble star a place in the upper echelon of Australia-s greatest football players.

From his grassroots beginnings as a Campbelltown Gunners junior, Brett rose to prominence at the AIS before signing for Sydney Olympic in 1996, quickly becoming a fan favourite with his dribbling skills and energetic running on the right-hand side.

Brett made 94 appearances in the blue and white of Olympic, scoring 16 goals. It was only a matter of time before clubs in Europe came knocking, but before he ventured overseas there was the small matter of an Olympic Games, in his hometown in 2000. Brett Captained the Olyroos in that tournament, before moving to Feyenoord.

In his second season in Holland, Brett gained a UEFA Cup winners medal and a stellar season was capped off when he was named 2002 Oceania Footballer of the Year.

After three seasons at Feyenoord, Brett moved to the Premier League and Blackburn Rovers in July 2003, scoring on his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Brett would go on to make almost 250 appearances for the Lancashire club and it was during this period that the Socceroos came back to the fore in Australian sport. Brett was a vital cog in Guus Hiddink-s plans and his versatility allowed the Dutchman to make various tactical adjustments.