A strong week of performances for Victorians playing across the globe saw plenty of minutes, goals, and key contributions from our footballing stars.
Stacey Papadopoulos – Hibernian (SWPL 1, Scotland)
Former Calder United player Stacey Papadopoulos came on in the 66th minute of Hibernian's 3-1 win over Glasgow City in matchday 19 on January 22.
Jordy Bos – K.V.C. Westerlo (Belgian First Division A, Belgium)
Hoppers Crossing product Jordy Bos played the full 90 minutes in his side's 2-1 loss to Genk on January 26, receiving a yellow card.
Jason Davidson – Panserraikos (Greek Super League, Greece)
Former Hume City defender Jason Davidson played a full match in Panserraikos' 3-2 loss to OFI on January 26.
Jamie Maclaren – Mohun Bagan SG (Indian Super League, India)
Sunbury United’s own Jamie Maclaren played a key role in Mohun Bagan’s 1-0 win over Bengaluru on January 28, subbed off in the 92nd minute.
Jackson Irvine – St. Pauli (Bundesliga, Germany)
Frankston Pines junior Jackson Irvine played the full 90 minutes in St. Pauli’s commanding 3-0 win over Union Berlin on January 27.
Denis Genreau – Toulouse (Ligue 1, France)
Brighton SC graduate Denis Genreau came off in the 76th minute during Toulouse's 2-1 loss to Montpellier on January 27.
Nick Ansell – Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai League 1, Thailand)
Box Hill United alumnus Nick Ansell played the full match in Nakhon Ratchasima’s thrilling 3-3 draw in the Thai League.
Bailey Wright – Lion City Sailors (S League, Singapore)
Langwarrin product Bailey Wright contributed with a solid 90-minute performance in Lion City Sailors’ 2-1 win over Geylang International on January 26.
Garang Kuol – Newcastle United U21 (Premier League 2, England)
GV Suns graduate Garang Kuol started and played 70 minutes in Newcastle U21’s 2-2 draw with Everton U21 on January 28.
Steph Catley – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
East Bentleigh and Sandringham product Steph Catley played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 loss to Chelsea.
Kyra Cooney-Cross – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
Ballarat City and FV NTC alum Kyra Cooney-Cross started and was subbed off in the 88th minute of Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea on January 26.
Teagan Micah – Liverpool (Women’s Super League, England)
Moe-born goalkeeper Teagan Micah played the full 90 minutes in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat against Leicester City.
Ajdin Hrustic – Salernitana (Serie B, Italy)
Ajdin Hrustic was an unused substitute in Salernitana’s 1-0 defeat to Pisa on January 27.