Brett Emerton (born February 22, 1979 in Bankstown, New South Wales) is an Australian footballer who currently plays for Blackburn Rovers in England. He is usually a right midfielder but has been known to play as a right wing back. He has previously played for Feyenoord Rotterdam and the Olympic Sharks in Sydney, his transfer to Blackburn was overshadowed by the fact that he apparently turned down offers from larger clubs, so that he could play in his preferred position at right wing. Captain of the Olyroos, Australia's Olympic Football Team at Sydney 2000. Currently a member of the national team and was the 2002 Oceania Player of the Year.