Today I reveal my list of 10 people who I believe will play a huge role in shaping football's future.

The only criteria for this list was that those who made yesterday's list of my 10 most influential people in Australian football were ineligible. Otherwise David Gallop, Tony Popovic and Craig Foster would all have featured.

Let's get through some of the unlucky names to miss out.



Socceroos and New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill is bound to play a key role in the game's future, although it's unclear which path he'll take when he eventually retires.



Former Melbourne Heart defender Curtis Good is a Socceroos captain in waiting, but he has to start playing first-team football with Newcastle United before he can be considered for Holger Osieck's squad.



But Good is a perfect pin-up boy for the next generation - level-headed, ambitious and well spoken.



Perth-born Dylan Tombides is the best talent this country has produced since Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka, but the West Ham attacker has fought a testicular cancer battle.



The brave 19-year-old is winning the battle and this season returned to the pitch and our thoughts are with him and the family.



Then there is Melbourne Heart's footy ops manager John Didulica, one of the most intelligent football minds in the business.



He has an opinion on most things football and a greater role beckons.



For those you who haven't seen yesterday's top 10, ensure you read it as it will provide greater clarity to this list.



1 Ange Postecoglou - Melbourne Victory coach

Stiff to miss out on yesterday's list as his influence stretches beyond coaching. He is one of the most visible football identities in Australia with his Fox Sports and ABC work and takes a huge interest in the game’s future. Genuinely has the game’s interest at heart and the power to influence.



2 Shinji Ono - Western Sydney marquee

His $600,000 season one salary may have been the wisest investment the A-League has made. Del Piero was worth every bit of his $3.5m, but Ono opens doors to our Asia a market that holds so much potential for football. With the Wanderers qualifying for the Asian Champions League, the benefits will be enormous and he will no doubt be used to promote the 2015 Asian Cup.



3 David Traktovenko - Sydney FC owner

His decision to re-sign Alessandro Del Piero and hand Frank Farina a long term deal indicates David Traktovenko is in for the long haul. A mysterious and reclusive figure, the Russian businessman has been an FC investor since day one and now bankrolls the club, which has posted losses nearing $40m in its eight years. FC's success is crucial for the league’s success and it's difficult to imagine where the club would be without his input.



4 Robbie Kruse - Socceroos and Fortuna Dusseldorf attacker

Shaping as the most important player in the Socceroos setup in the short to medium term and the kind of x-factor player capable of winning games off his own boot. But after his sensational breakthrough Bundesliga season the test will be whether he can continue that form next year.



5 Mark Schwarzer - Socceroos and Fulham keeper

Still a key player at the ripe old age of 40 but it's his post-playing career where his influence looms large. The articulate, business-minded and respected Mark Schwarzer has the potential to become Australia's Franz Beckenbauer - the German legend became a coach then administrator and board member after his career finished.

media_camera Mariners coach Graham Arnold says his men are still the top dogs. Picture: Mark Evans



6 Graham Arnold - Central Coast coach

This season was the making of Arnie and not just because he won the A-League title. He overcame a number of challenges including beating old finals nemesis Ange Postecoglou on his way to the crown and the victory will do wonders for his self-confidence. He continues to raise the bar for local coaches alongside Postecoglou.



7 Tom Rogic - Socceroos and Celtic midfielder

A-League fans are barracking for Tom Rogic to become the A-League's first genuine star abroad. The game has a far bigger following then when the likes of Robbie Kruse and Tommy Oar left, hence Rogic's profile is bigger. But he also has the skills and level-headedness to make a mark at European club level and of course the Socceroos.



8 Lucas Neill - Socceroos captain

His best years may be behind him but the Oman World Cup qualifier only served to highlight his importance, with the Socceroos missing the skipper's organisation. But like Schwarzer, it's his post-playing career that is of more relevance for this list’s purposes. Lucas Neill has numerous business interests and while he is considering coaching, he may have a greater influence at board or administration level.



9 Anthony Di Pietro - Melbourne Victory chairman

Like Sydney FC's Traktovenko, Anthony Di Pietro has been involved with Victory since season one and has overseen many changes since assuming the chairmanship in January 2011. While mistakes have been made, Di Pietro has acted swiftly when required and the appointment of Postecoglou was a statement from the A-League's most powerful club. Di Pietro is growing in confidence and he’s in it for the long haul.



10 Brendan Schwab - FIFPro Asia chairman

While Brendan Schwab stepped down from the Australian PFA he is still influential behind the scenes and retains relevance with his FIFPro Asia role. Maligned by some at FFA, his role in defending the players' and club's rights during a shambolic few years (2009-2012) were pivotal and he'll be back playing a key role in future.

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Originally published as The 10 to shape soccer's future