This week’s round-up of Victorian footballers plying their trade across the globe features some standout performances. From the Women’s Super League in England to the Bundesliga in Germany, here’s how the Victorians performed abroad.
Former East Bentleigh and Sandringham junior Steph Catley played a full 90 minutes for Arsenal in their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Lyon on Saturday, April 19. Despite the 2–1 defeat, Catley remained composed under pressure, completing 63 passes and committing just one foul in a solid performance at left-back.
A product of Calder United, Stacey Papadopoulos starred in Hibernian's 2–0 win over Rangers on Monday, April 21. The midfielder impressed across 90 minutes, scoring one goal, completing seven passes, and contributing defensively with one foul.
Langwarrin junior Bailey Wright put in a full shift for Lion City Sailors in their 1–0 loss to Sydney FC on Wednesday, April 16. The experienced centre-back made 20 passes and battled hard across the backline during the match, remarkably, his first against A-League Men's opposition on Australian soil.
Former Melbourne City defender Curtis Good featured in Buriram United’s AFC Champions League quarter-final clash against Bangkok United. Good was subbed off in the second half of the 2–1 loss, in what was a competitive and high-intensity fixture.
Brighton-raised Denis Genreau made a brief impact off the bench in Deportivo’s 0–0 draw with Tenerife on Monday, April 21. The midfielder entered in the closing stages, managing one shot in his four-minute cameo.