JUST a week after Sydney FC managed to keep Alessandro Del Piero for a second season, Western Sydney Wanderers have landed their own coup by securing Shinji Ono for the 2013-14 season.

The 33-year-old took time to find his stride after arriving but has since emerged as one of the best imports to ever play in the A-League.

Wanderers marquee man ... Shinji Ono. Credit:Brendan Esposito

He has also been elevated to cult status among Wanderers' fans, who have taken to the former Feyenoord star for his sublime technique and nous around goal.

Ono's new deal has also earned him a significant pay-rise, with next year's contract worth closer to $750,000 – significantly more than his first-year deal of $600,000.