Paul Izzo

Paul Izzo spent the bulk of his career at Adelaide United, becoming one of the A-League's most reliable goalkeepers before earning moves abroad to Xanthi in Greece and later Randers FC in Denmark. His path to international recognition was slow — he spent years behind Mathew Ryan in the pecking order — but his consistency and professionalism have kept him in the Socceroos setup as a trusted backup. At 31, he brings genuine European experience and the composure of a goalkeeper who has had to be patient throughout his career, which tends to make for a settled, reliable second choice.