Some are among the highest profile names in football - both at home and on the continent.
While others are slightly less well known when it comes to their standings in the game.
But all these men have something in common - they spent periods at Pompey trying to earn themselves deals.
We’ve dug up a far-reaching list of players to appear in friendlies or rock up at the Blues training ground over the years.
9. Berlin Ndebe-Nlome
Mysterious figure turned up at Torquay in 2006, scored a goal and The News was told to say he was youngster Giovanni Torre. Earned a contract but never got near the first team. | The News Photo: The News
10. Thiago Motta
Came to Pompey in 2008 on trial but a deal was never seen to fruition and the former Barcelona man went on to play for Inter Milan and PSG instead. God knows what he thought of the club's Eastleigh base! Named Juventus boss last week. | Getty Images
11. Dele Adebola
Powerful forward tried to earn a deal with Pompey in 2002 ahead of his Birmingham release - but a move never materialised. Striker went on to enjoy playing at Crystal Palace, Coventry, Burnley and Nottingham Forest, amongst others. | Getty Images
12. Lloyd Sam
Tried to keep a low profile when the former Leeds man travelled to Gibraltar with Pompey in 2012 but moved to the MLS. | The News