Modern-day football has become competitive with players trying to sustain their fitness levels for a long period of time. One can also witness players turning up in the lesser challenging leagues as they approach their 40s. Let's have a look at oldest outfield players currently playing their trade in European football.
Rodrigo Palacio (39 Years)
In Bologna FC 1909’s final match of the last Serie A season against Torino FC, Palacio played for the entirety of the first half. He was 39 years, 05 months and 28 days old at the time of this encounter
Bruno Alves (40 Years)
Alves played 83 minutes on an average per game in the Serie A this season, which is quite a remarkable feat for one of the oldest players in the league
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (40 Years)
One of the oldest and most famous players in the world, it is expected that he will manage to keep up with the standards that he has set for himself in the coming years as well
Joaquin Rodrigues (40 years)
Real Betis’ skipper Joaquin Sanchez Rodrigues has been an instrumental part of Los Verdiblancos’ setup over the years. The winger made 34 appearances for his team in the top-tier of Spanish football
Vitorino Hilton (44 Years)
Ligue 1 club Montpellier HSC’s seasoned captain Vitorino Hilton takes the top spot in the list of oldest players, and deservedly so.