Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Australiaof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Australia players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Tim Cahill, followed by Harry Kewell, while Michael Beauchamp closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Australia players ranked
Australia 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CMWC 2006 · 2010
Tim Cahill
OVR
88
Pace78Shot85Pass78Drib82Def65Phys84Australia's all-time top scorer, pivotal attacking midfielder and goal threat in 2006 and 2010 Worlds.
LWWC 2002 · 2006 · 2010
Harry Kewell
OVR
87
Pace88Shot80Pass82Drib90Def55Phys75One of Australia's greatest players, skilful winger with flair, played in three World Cups during the decade.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Mark Viduka
OVR
85
Pace78Shot85Pass78Drib82Def50Phys80Talented striker and captain, led Australia in 2002 and 2006 World Cups with strong performances.
GKWC 2006 · 2010
Mark Schwarzer
OVR
85
Pace55Shot30Pass70Drib50Def85Phys80Long-time first-choice goalkeeper for Australia with strong World Cup performances in 2006 and 2010.
RMWC 2002 · 2006 · 2010
Brett Emerton
OVR
84
Pace83Shot75Pass80Drib80Def70Phys78Energetic and consistent midfielder/right wing, key in all three World Cups of the decade.
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Beat The InvincibleRBWC 2006 · 2010
Lucas Neill
OVR
83
Pace80Shot60Pass75Drib70Def83Phys82Key defender and captain during the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, vital for Australia's defense and leadership.
STWC 2002 · 2006
John Aloisi
OVR
82
Pace75Shot78Pass75Drib75Def50Phys70Striker known for scoring the penalty that qualified Australia in 2005, important in 2002 and 2006 tournaments.
CDMWC 2006 · 2010
Vince Grella
OVR
82
Pace70Shot65Pass80Drib72Def80Phys78Defensive midfielder known for tactical awareness, anchored midfield in 2006 and 2010 tournaments.
LMWC 2006 · 2010
Scott Chipperfield
OVR
82
Pace74Shot75Pass78Drib80Def70Phys76Reliable left midfielder with good versatility, played key roles in 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Craig Moore
OVR
81
Pace72Shot60Pass70Drib65Def80Phys78Experienced central defender, part of 2002 and 2006 World Cup squads, strong aerial ability and leadership.
CBWC 2006 · 2010
Tony Popovic
OVR
81
Pace70Shot60Pass72Drib65Def82Phys78Experienced central defender, captained Australia briefly and played in 2006 and 2010 Worlds.
RMWC 2006
Jason Culina
OVR
81
Pace82Shot75Pass78Drib80Def65Phys75Versatile right midfielder with good technique and stamina, featured in 2006 World Cup.
CBWC 2010
Sasa Ognenovski
OVR
80
Pace65Shot60Pass72Drib62Def82Phys75Integral defender at 2010 World Cup, known for solid defensive skills and occasional goals.
LMWC 2002
Stan Lazaridis
OVR
79
Pace82Shot70Pass75Drib78Def68Phys74Left midfielder with pace and skill, represented Australia in 2002 World Cup.
CBWC 2006 · 2010
Michael Beauchamp
OVR
79
Pace70Shot60Pass68Drib65Def80Phys78Reliable central defender who played in 2006 and 2010 World Cups, strong and consistent.
Best 15 Australia 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Australia players of the 2000s?
Tim Cahill ranks first on this Australia 2000s best 15 as a CM with 88 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Australia in the 2000s?
The best 15 Australia footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka, Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton, Lucas Neill, John Aloisi, Vince Grella, Scott Chipperfield, Craig Moore, Tony Popovic, Jason Culina, Sasa Ognenovski, Stan Lazaridis, Michael Beauchamp.
How is the Australia 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Australia in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Australia 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Australia in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.