ENGLAND

PREMIER LEAGUE

Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town)

Appearances: 15 (1 as substitute)

Goals: 2

Assists: 2

Bookings: 3

Got his life in the big league off to a flyer with a stunning goal in Huddersfield Town's 1-0 win over Newcastle United and was on target again in a man of the match performance in a memorable 2-1 win over Manchester United.

However, it's been a tough month for Mooy and his newly-promoted side who have lost five of their last six Premier League matches.

Mat Ryan (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Appearances: 15

Clean sheets: 4

Goals conceded: 19

Endured a shaky start to his Brighton & Hove Albion career with a howler against Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly.

However, he has won over the Albion fans with some assured displays between the sticks in the club's first season in the English top flight in 34 years.

Will face Mooy when the Seagulls visit Huddersfield this weekend.

Brad Smith (Bournemouth)

Appearances: 2

It's been a nightmare season for Smith, who has struggled to break into the Bournemouth side and then suffered a hip injury in the Socceroos' 2-1 win over Syria that has sidelined him since October and likely to keep him out until the new year.

CHAMPIONSHIP

Jackson Irvine (Hull City)

Appearances: 13 (3)

Goals: 1

Bookings: 0

Red Cards: 1

Made a transfer deadline move to Hull City on September from Burton but it's been hard going for the Tigers, who sacked Leonid Slutsky this week, replacing him with former Southampton boss Nigel Adkins.

Irvine has yet to really make a mark at his new club but a change of manager may help.

Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa)

Appearances 6 (4)

Goals: 0

Assists: 0

Bookings: 0

The hero of Honduras is once again sidelined with injury in what has been a hugely frustrating season.

Looked like he'd never been away as he guided the Socceroos to the World Cup with three goals against the Central Americans in Sydney after a groin problem.

However, he is now facing the possibility of shoulder surgery that could potentially keep him out for three months.

Massimo Luongo (QPR)

Appearances: 19

Goals: 1

Bookings: 5

Assists: 2

Luongo was handed the captain's armband by QPR boss Ian Holloway, who lauded him as the best midfielder outside of the Premier League after an impressive start to the season.

Struggled with illness after returning from an epic round the world trip for the two-legged Honduras game and injury-ravaged Rangers need him back to his best after a poor recent run of form.

James Meredith (Millwall)

Appearances: 20

Goals: 0

Assists: 0

Bookings: 2

Has not played for the Socceroos since 2015 but has to be knocking on the door for selection for the World Cup squad after some excellent displays this season.

The left-back has been ever-present for the Lions this season following in the footsteps of Socceroos stars Tim Cahill, Lucas Neill and Kevin Muscat who were all firm fan favourites during their spells at The Den.

Bailey Wright (Bristol City)

Appearances 18 (1)

Goals: 0

Assists: 0

Bookings: 4

Wright was handed the captain's armband at the start of the year and the rugged centre-back has been integral to his side's outstanding first half of the season.

The Robins sit in third spot on the table and are dreaming of a return to the English top flight for the first time since 1980.

SCOTLAND

Tom Rogic (Celtic)

Appearances: 26 (11)

Goals: 4

Assists: 7

Bookings: 2

Rogic is very much part of the Celtic machine that is sweeping all before them in Scotland with Brendan Rodgers' side now unbeaten in 67 domestic matches.

The UEFA Champions League, however, has been a very different story with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain inflicting heavy defeats on the Bhoys.

The consolation of qualification for the Europa League will at least see Rogic get the chance to prove himself against some top-level opponents in 2018.

Ryan Edwards (Partick Thistle)

Appearances: 20

Goals: 2

Assists: 0

Bookings: 0

Glasgow's third team have failed to emulate last year's fine season, which saw them finish fifth, and sit bottom of the Scottish Premiership table.

Edwards, like his team, has struggled to make an impact this season but the 24-year-old midfielder, who was called into the Socceroos squad in March, will be hopeful a better second half to the season.

GERMANY

BUNDESLIGA

Mathew Leckie (Hertha Berlin)

Appearances: 14

Goals: 5

Assists: 3

Bookings: 1

Has flourished in the German capital since making the move from relegated Ingolstadt.

Made an instant impression with two goals on debut and was on target against Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League last month - his first ever goal in a European competition.

2. BUNDESLIGA

Robbie Kruse (VFL Bochum)

Appearances: 12

Goals: 3

Assists: 3

Bookings: 3

Bochum are hovering above the relegation zone in 2. Bundesliga but Kruse has been one of their better performers after signing from Chinese side Liaoning FC in June.

He has been a regular starter and established himself as a fan favourite with his tireless approach and work-rate.

SPAIN

Mitch Langerak (Levante)

Appearances: 1

Clean sheets: 0

Things haven't worked out for Langerak since his move from Stuttgart to Valencia's second team with the former Melbourne Victory goalkeeper slipping to third choice behind Oier and Raul Fernandez.

His only appearance was in the Copa Del Rey last month and he has not been in a La Liga matchday squad since September.

BELGIUM

Danny Vukovic (Genk)

Appearances: 16

Clean sheets: 6

Bookings: 1

Unlike Langerak, Vukovic is first choice at his club after his arrival from Sydney FC in June.

The 32-year-old stopper's side are eighth in the Belgian Jupiler League and the former Perth Glory man is making up for lost time after finally getting a move to Europe.

TURKEY

Aziz Behich (Bursaspor)

Appearances: 14

Goals: 5

Assists: 1

Bookings: 3

The former Melbourne City man is enjoying a magnificent season with five goals to his name from left-wing back.

A series of eye-catching performances will almost certainly have bigger clubs sniffing around him during the January transfer window.

AUSTRIA

James Jeggo (Sturm Graz)

Appearances: 21

Goals: 0

Bookings: 3

Assists: 0

High-flying Sturm Graz are vying for the Austrian title in a two-way fight with bitter rivals Red Bull Salzburg and Jeggo has been an ever-present figure in their midfield.

He recently turned down a new contract with the club leading to speculation of a move to Middlesbrough, Hull or Leeds in the new year.

NETHERLANDS

Craig Goodwin (Sparta Rotterdam)

Appearances: 14 (5)

Goals: 2

Assists: 0

Bookings: 1

Perennial Eredivisie battlers Sparta find themselves once again fighting to avoid relegation but fan favourite Goodwin is doing his bit to keep the oldest club in the Netherlands in the top flight of Dutch domestic football.

SWITZERLAND

Tomi Juric (FC Luzern)

Appearances: 19

Goals: 7

Assists: 2

Bookings: 2

Red cards: 1

The powerful former Western Sydney striker has been among the goals for his Swiss Super League club this season and very much a key player in their fight against relegation.

Luzern sit second-bottom of the 10-team table - level on points with cellar-dwelling FC Sion.

NORWAY

Alex Gersbach (Rosenborg)

Appearances: 15 (9)

Goals: 0

Assists: 1

Bookings: 2

The 20-year-old left-back is still learning his craft with Norway's most successful team and ended the Tippeligaen season with a winner's medal as Rosenborg claimed a 25th league title.