8) Osama Malik (Adelaide United)
Malik had a tough start to his career with the now-defunct North Queensland Fury, but the 23-year-old has flourished under Spanish manager Josep Gombau.
His form was so good last season there were calls for him to be selected in Ange Postecoglou’s 23-man World Cup squad.
Though it never came about, his physical presence combined with excellent technical ability could take him to Russia 2018.