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Quiz about Aussies in Europe 201011 Edition
Quiz about Aussies in Europe 201011 Edition

Aussies in Europe: 2010-11 Edition Quiz


A test of knowledge regarding the many Aussie footballers young and old playing all over Europe.

A multiple-choice quiz by Frontale. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Frontale
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
337,937
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Brett Emerton had been a staple for which English Premier League side since joining from Feyenoord Rotterdam in 2003? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. As a young goal keeper back in 1994, Mark Schwarzer made the journey to Germany to play for Dynamo Dresden and later Kaiserslautern. Even though he played in very few games, he impressed enough to move on to England. Which young Australian goalkeeper followed in Schwarzer's footsteps and made the move to Germany, joining Borussia Dortmund, and playing one game in the 2010-11 season in an impressive performance against giants Bayern Munich? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After being released by Dutch side FC Twente, Nikita Rukavystya joined which second division German side? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Turkey has become one of the favourite destinations of Australian players in Europe. Which of these players did not play for a Turkish club in the 2010-11 season? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Genclerbirligi had been a common destination for many Australian players. Which one of these Socceroos played for the club in the 2010-11 season? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the past, the Italian Serie A had a few different Australian players, but in the 2010-11 season there was only one playing in the top division of Italy. Who is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. English-born Australian midfielder Neil Kilkenny who played his first major tournament for Australia in the 2011 Asian Cup, played for which English second division team in the 2010-11 season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2008, Luke Wilkshire became the first Australian to play in Russia. He still played for this team in the 2010 season. Which team did he play for? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the 2010-11 English Premier League season, Tim Cahill became holder of which record? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In April 2010, three players joined FC Utrecht in the Netherlands from A-League side Brisbane Roar. Which of these players was not one of them? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Brett Emerton had been a staple for which English Premier League side since joining from Feyenoord Rotterdam in 2003?

Answer: Blackburn Rovers

Since joining Blackburn in 2003, he had played over two hundred games for the club across both domestic and European competitions. He has also established himself as a key member of the Socceroos squad, playing in two World Cups, two Confederations Cups, two Asian Cups, and the 2000 Summer Olympics.
2. As a young goal keeper back in 1994, Mark Schwarzer made the journey to Germany to play for Dynamo Dresden and later Kaiserslautern. Even though he played in very few games, he impressed enough to move on to England. Which young Australian goalkeeper followed in Schwarzer's footsteps and made the move to Germany, joining Borussia Dortmund, and playing one game in the 2010-11 season in an impressive performance against giants Bayern Munich?

Answer: Mitchell Langerak

Langerak was a product of the Australian Institute of Sport before joining Melbourne Victory. In 2009, after an impressive string of performances he replaced New Zealand international Glenn Moss as Melbourne's first choice keeper and ultimately earned his move to Dortmund.
3. After being released by Dutch side FC Twente, Nikita Rukavystya joined which second division German side?

Answer: Hertha BSC

Born in Ukraine, Rukavystya moved to Australia at the age of 14. After a successful spell with Perth Glory and a call up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Squad, Rukavystya impressed on trial with FC Twente. He joined Hertha BSC in 2010 after playing for Australia in the 2010 World Cup and assisted the team in gaining promotion back to the first division.
4. Turkey has become one of the favourite destinations of Australian players in Europe. Which of these players did not play for a Turkish club in the 2010-11 season?

Answer: Danny Vukovic

Unfortunately for Danny Vukovic, he actually did come close to playing for newly promoted Konyaspor in Turkey. However, the club after signing the player realised they had too many internationals on their books, so they released him. He returned back to the A-League with Wellington Phoenix and became the first goalkeeper to ever score a goal in the A-League with a penalty against the North Queensland Fury.
5. Genclerbirligi had been a common destination for many Australian players. Which one of these Socceroos played for the club in the 2010-11 season?

Answer: Mile Jedinak

Jedinak and Djite both started the season as part of Genclerbirligi, but Djite was released to return to Australia with Gold Coast United. Both Carle and Troisi had played for Genclerbirligi in the past, with Carle leaving in 2008 for English side Bristol City, and Troisi joining another Turkish side, Kayserispor in 2009.
6. In the past, the Italian Serie A had a few different Australian players, but in the 2010-11 season there was only one playing in the top division of Italy. Who is it?

Answer: Mark Bresciano

Bresciano was the only Socceroo playing in the Serie A in 2010-11, playing for Lazio. Bresciano has played in Italy for over 10 years, previously playing for Empoli, Parma, and Palermo.
7. English-born Australian midfielder Neil Kilkenny who played his first major tournament for Australia in the 2011 Asian Cup, played for which English second division team in the 2010-11 season?

Answer: Leeds United

Back in Leeds United's glory days, two of Australia's greatest players of all-time were on their books in Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka. Kilkenny joined Leeds in 2008, helping them with promotion back to the second division in the 2009-10 season.
8. In 2008, Luke Wilkshire became the first Australian to play in Russia. He still played for this team in the 2010 season. Which team did he play for?

Answer: Dynamo Moscow

Wilkshire was a relatively unknown player in Australian circles until he rose to prominance under then Australia coach Guus Hiddink. Hiddink labeled him a "modern player" and one of the most gifted players technically in the side. Wilkshire scored the winning goal in Australia's historic victory of Germany in a friendly in March 2011.
9. In the 2010-11 English Premier League season, Tim Cahill became holder of which record?

Answer: Most headed goals in the Premier League

Cahill came close to never actually playing for the Socceroos. He represented Samoa as a youth, and due to FIFAs rules he was unable to represent his birth country. He later tried to play for Ireland through his father but after a rule turn by FIFA, he finally represented Australia for the first time against South Africa in a friendly in 2004.
10. In April 2010, three players joined FC Utrecht in the Netherlands from A-League side Brisbane Roar. Which of these players was not one of them?

Answer: Robbie Kruse

Impressive in their trials, Oar, Zullo, and Sarota all signed for Utrecht at the same time. However for Kruse, after some off-field problems he was released by Brisbane Roar in 2009 and joined Melbourne Victory. Kruse signed a deal with second division German side Fortuna Dusseldorf in January 2011.
Source: Author Frontale

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