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A major changing of the guard is upon the A-League, with captains from Australia's four biggest clubs calling time on their careers.
A-LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: THE RETIRING CLASS OF 2019
Matt McKay (Brisbane Roar)
* 287 games, 26 goals
* Two-time A-League champion
* 59 Socceroos caps, two goals and Asian Cup winner
Alex Brosque (Sydney FC)
* 272 games, 85 goals
* Two-time A-League champion
* 21 Socceroos caps, five goals
Carl Valeri (Melbourne Victory)
* 131 games, two goals
* Two-time A-League champion
* 52 Socceroos caps
Mark Bridge (Newcastle Jets, Sydney FC, Western Sydney)
* 274 appearances, 68 goals
* 2014 Asian Champions League winner, two-time A-League champion
* Two Socceroos caps
Brandon Santalab (Sydney FC, Western Sydney, Perth Glory)
* 152 appearances, 46 goals
* 2014 Asian Champions League winner
Note: Statistics include all first-team appearances for A-League clubs prior to round 26
