Football is a young man’s game? Well, that notion is as outdated as snorting cocaine on the touchline. Nowadays, players playing into their late-30s and early-40s is no big deal. In fact, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is soon-to-be 41 and is staying with AC Milan till at least 2023.
The Premier League has been home to some of the greatest old players of all times as this list shows
The self-proclaimed lion of the game is a bodily marvel who is showing no signs of slowing down. However, Ibrahimovic is still not old enough to make the top-three in the list of the oldest active footballers right now.
FootTheBall counts down the absolute veterans of the game who are defying the ravages of time effortlessly.
Jorge Molina – 40 years old (born April, 1982)
One of the rare centre-forwards on this list, Molina is starring with Granada since 2020. The former Real Betis and Elche star won the Pichichi Trophy in the Segunda Division back in 2010 with the latter.
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Moreover, Molina is also the oldest-ever league goal scorer for Getafe and was on target as Granada defeated Barcelona at the Camp Nou in April 2021. There is no slowing down Molina as he aims to get Granada back up to La Liga in 2023.
Joaquin – 40 years old (born July, 1982)
The beloved Spanish star who has made countless memories wherever’s he has played. Joaquin rose to fame with over a decade-long spell split between Real Betis and Valencia.
The crafty winger has racked up almost 900 appearances over his career, which have included over a 100 goals.
17 years after the Copa del Rey trophy was guest of honour at his wedding, 40-year-old Joaquin wins it again with Real Betis! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/GF7B87K1Lw
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 23, 2022
Joaquin returned to Betis in 2015, leading them to Copa del Rey victory in 2022. The veteran captain is still an important part of the furniture, often brought off the bench to impact games.
Roque Santa Cruz – 40 years old (born August, 1982)
Paraguay’s greatest-ever player, Santa Cruz has won as much as he journeyed over his career. The striker made his name with Paraguayan powerhouse Olimpia, before a masterful showing at the 1999 Copa America.
That earned him a move to Bayern Munich, where he won five Bundesliga, four DFB-Pokals, and the 2001 Champions League titles. Since leaving in 2007, Santa Cruz has played in England, Spain, and Mexico, before returning to Olimpia…
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