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 (Scottish Women's Premier League, Scotland)
The former Calder United player played 48 minutes in Hibernian’s 2-0 win over Montrose Ladies on Monday, February 17, helping her side secure an important victory.
Jason Davidson – Panserraikos (Greek Super League, Greece)
The former Hume City defender played the full 90 minutes in Panserraikos’ 0-4 loss to Olympiacos on Monday, February 17. Davidson contributed two tackles, one foul, and completed 32 passes in a tough fixture.
Bailey Wright – Lion City Sailors (S League, Singapore)
Langwarrin junior Bailey Wright captained Lion City Sailors to a 4-1 victory over Tanjong Pagar in the Singapore Cup on Sunday, February 16. Wright played the full 90 minutes as his side claimed a dominant win.
Garang Kuol – Newcastle United U21 (Premier League 2, England)
The GV Suns graduate Garang Kuol put in a standout performance despite Newcastle U21’s 3-6 loss to Leicester City U21 on Saturday, February 15. Kuol played 90 minutes, scored one goal, and registered eight shots on goal in an impressive attacking display.
Nick Ansell – Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai League 1, Thailand)
Box Hill United product Nick Ansell played 45 minutes, made one tackle, and completed 18 passes in Nakhon Ratchasima’s 1-1 draw on Saturday, February 15.
Kyra Cooney-Cross – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
Ballarat City and FV NTC alum Kyra Cooney-Cross was in action for 76 minutes as Arsenal secured a 5-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday, February 16.
Jackson Irvine – St. Pauli (Bundesliga, Germany)
Frankston Pines product Jackson Irvine played 90 minutes in St. Pauli’s 1-0 loss on Sunday, February 16. The midfielder registered one shot on goal as his side fell short.
Jamie Maclaren – Mohun Bagan SG (Indian Super League, India)
Former Sunbury United striker Jamie Maclaren was the star in Mohun Bagan SG’s 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters on Sunday, February 16. Maclaren played the full 90 minutes, scoring two goals and registering three shots in a standout display.
Steph Catley – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
East Bentleigh and Sandringham product Steph Catley played 76 minutes, making 74 passes as Arsenal cruised to a 5-0 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, February 16.
Denis Genreau – Deportivo (La Liga 2, Spain)
Brighton FC’s Denis Genreau made a substitute appearance, playing 22 minutes in Deportivo’s 2-0 loss to Eldense on Monday, February 17.