A-League Men Team- Foreign Players (Season 2022/23- After Round 6)- Who Wins?
Formation (4-3-3)
GK: Filip Kurto (Macarthur FC)
RB: Javi Lopez (Adelaide United)
CB: Marcelo (Western Sydney Wanderers)
CB: Thomas Lam (Melbourne City)
LB: Adama Traore (Western Sydney Wanderers)
CM: Romain Amalfitano (Western Sydney Wanderers)
CM: Valon Berisha (Melbourne City)
CM: Jay O’Shea (Brisbane Roar, captain)
FW: Joe Lolley (Sydney FC, vice-captain)
FW: Hiroshi Ibusuki (Adelaide United)
FW: Robert Mak (Sydney FC)
Subs: Brian Kaltack (Central Coast Mariners), Bozhidar Kraev (Wellington Phoenix), Craig Noone (Macarthur FC), Oliver Sail (Wellington Phoenix), Sam Sutton (Wellington Phoenix), Ben Waine (Wellington Phoenix)
Coach: Dwight Yorke (Macarthur FC)
Goalkeeper
Filip Kurto has made 28 saves; the most saves of any goalkeeper in the A-League after Round 6. He has played five of six matches.
Defenders
Javi Lopez has been a solid contributor for Adelaide United.
Marcelo is a pivotal part of the Western Wanderers defence. They have only conceded four goals in six games.
Thomas Lam has been a solid contributor for Melbourne City in the heart of defence.
Adama Traore is a big reason why Western Sydney Wanderers sit second on the A-League ladder.
Midfielders
Romain Amalfitano has performed well for the Western Sydney Wanderers in the middle of the park.
Valon Berisha is a consistent performer and has been a good signing by Melbourne City.
Jay O’Shea leads by example.
Forwards
Joe Lolley has probably been the best player in the A-League after six Rounds.
Hiroshi Ibusuki has scored three goals in five games, for Adelaide United.
Robert Mak is a threat in the final third as he is a clinical finisher.
Substitutes
Brian Kaltack is a defender that has performed well for Central Coast Mariners this season.
Bozhidar Kraev has scored three goals in six games for the Wellington Phoenix.
Craig Noone is a player that’s extremely good at setting up goals. He has provided three assists this season.
Oliver Sail has made 27 saves in six games.
Sam Sutton has been played left back and has scored one goal and provided two assists.
Ben Waine is clinical in the final third.