Born: 22nd February 1979, Sydney, Australia
Age: 39
Age in 2005: 26
Premier League Clubs: Blackburn Rovers (2003-2011)
Position: Right-back / Right-wing
Career
Coming from somewhere called ‘Australia’, Brett Emerton turned down offers from multiple Premier League clubs before choosing Graeme Souness’ Blackburn in 2003. Having just seen Emerton pull a coin from behind Lucas Neill’s ear (presumably), the Rovers boss said: "Emerton is a top player. If he can keep up that level of trickery I will be quite happy.