Unable to break into the A-League with Sydney FC, George Timotheou has proven many people wrong after making his Bundesliga debut on Saturday for German giants Schalke.
The 21-year-old defender was given a surprise start on the final match day against Stuttgart and lasted the full 90 minutes in a goalless draw.
It was a moment that marked a stunning turnaround for Timotheou, who after being with the Sky Blues youth side and earning promotion to the first-team was unable to make an A-League appearance.
Eventually cut from Sydney FC, Timotheou signed for NSW NPL side Sydney Olympic and managed to attract the attention of Schalke.