Who is the oldest footballer of all time? | OneFootball

Football is definitely a game for everyone. However, one thing is for certain, when players reach a certain age they can't necessarily keep up with the high-intensity nature of the game anymore.

This obviously depends a lot on the person, with athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic defying usual footballing fitness stereotypes to still produce maximum physical exertion in their late 30s, however, most players do seem to start slowing down at around the age of 35.

However, there are some anomalies and some names have gone on to play way into their 40s and beyond. So, this ultimately begs the question of who is the oldest footballer of all time?

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We will use the constituency of having to have played in a professional match, as we're sure a 94-year-old grandad has tried to boot a ball back to some kids at a park before.

So, without further ado let's dive into it.

Who is the oldest footballer ever?

The oldest footballer ever is called Isaak Hayik, who was 73 years old when he played for the Israeli professional side Ironi Or Yehuda.

Hayik is an Israeli entrepreneur, author, illustrator, and footballer, who became the world's oldest professional football player back in 2019 when he played between the sticks.

The match was watched by a Guinness Book of Records officiator, who in the match's conclusion awarded Hayik with the coveted title of being the oldest footballer to ever play a professional match.

Many believe that Japanese footballing icon Kazuyoshi Miura, better known as 'King Kazu' is the oldest player, but this definitely isn't the case with Hayik in the history books forever now with an accredited title.

However, King Kazu is mightily impressive as he's definitely the oldest footballer to play consistently. He's even just signed for a new club in the Portuguese second division at the ludicrous age of 55.

Who is the oldest-ever Premier League player?The oldest footballer to ever play in the Premier League is John Burridge, at the age of 43.

He played for Manchester City in a 3-2 defeat to Queens Park Rangers at the grand old age of 43 and five months. He went on to play for another eight teams as an emergency goalie before officially retiring in 1997 (Via Twinspires Edge).

Who is the oldest ever player in the World Cup?

The oldest player to ever play at a World Cup tournament is Egypt's, Essam El Hadery at 45 years and 10 days old.

The goalkeeper set this record in Russia in 2018 when he started for Egpyt in their last group-stage match against Saudi Arabia, which made him the oldest player to ever feature for a nation in a World Cup finals.

The game didn't exactly go according to plan for the Egyptians, as El Hadery conceded a 95th-minute goal which gave Saudi Arabia a 2 - 1 win after Mohamed Salah got their goal in the first half.

However, the veteran goalkeeper did have a fantastic game and made some fine stops throughout. Not bad for a 45-year-old.