Brisbane Roar has won critical acclaim from the rest of the A-League for its sensational performances this season, dominating the players' union team of the year.

Seven Roar players were selected in the starting 11, led by Socceroos midfielder Matt McKay.

And Brisbane coach Ange Postecoglou won more than 70 per cent of the vote for coach of the year in an award voted on by A-League players and presented at Professional Footballers' Australia's awards night in Melbourne on Monday night.

The Roar has lost just once in 30 matches this season, won the Premiers' Plate, and has been unbeaten in its past 25 matches - a record for Australian domestic soccer.

"Brisbane has been the outstanding footballing side in what has, without doubt, been the highest quality A-League season to date," PFA boss Brendan Schwab said.

More than 400 people attended the awards function at Crown Casino.

Young Socceroos skipper and Newcastle Jets defender Ben Kantarovski, retiring Perth Glory defender Jamie Harnwell and former Socceroo Ross Aloisi were all awarded PFA scholarships in recognition of their success and determination in preparing for a career outside of professional football.

Goalkeeper: Michael Theoklitos (Brisbane Roar)

Defenders: Ivan Franjic (Brisbane Roar), Matt Smith (Brisbane Roar), Luke Devere (Brisbane Roar), Cassio (Adelaide United)

Midfielders: Marcos Flores (Adelaide United), Matt McKay (Brisbane Roar, captain), Thomas Broich (Brisbane Roar)

Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses (Brisbane Roar), Sergio Van Dijk (Adelaide United), Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory)

Subs: Glen Moss (Gold Coast United), Josh Rose (Central Coast Mariners), Kasey Wehrman (Newcastle United Jets), Carlos Hernandez (Melbourne Victory), Jean Carlos Solorzano (Brisbane Roar)

Coach: Ange Postecoglou (Brisbane Roar)

- AAP