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Growing up in Melbourne's outer suburbs, Aziz Behich dared to dream bigger than most.
The left-back wanted to play for the Socceroos - and has done so, becoming a reliable and consistent figure for coach Graham Arnold in recent years.
He is widely tipped to be on the plane for Qatar to play in the World Cup come November - not bad for a bloke who was once only on the fringes of Melbourne Victory's A-League squad- and played as a striker.
After cutting his football teeth at state league level with Green Gully, the proud Muslim man was eventually handed a chance at the elite level in 2009.
His teammates at the time included A-League legends Kevin Muscat and Archie Thompson.
But Behich truly arrived when agreeing to terms with Melbourne Heart - now Melbourne City - the following year.
Aziz Behich wanted to play for the Socceroos as a youngster - and has done so, becoming a reliable figure for coach Graham Arnold in recent years
