Liverpool players would be to stay at the club in the Premier League right up until their retirement - the majority opt to move abroad for playing time towards the end of their careers.
From Australia to Turkey via Serbia, former internationals can't always stay at the highest level for their entire professional spells, as proven by some of the names on our list.
With Daniel Sturridge recently singing up with A-League challengers Perth Glory, there are many players who used to grace the Anfield pitch that feature for obscure sides. Daily Star Sport has picked out six familiar former stars including the former England striker, who is looking to adapt to his new surroundings Down Under.
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