The 15 oldest players in the Premier League

The Premier League is extensively thought to be probably the most bodily, intense and demanding league throughout the continent, so it is at all times very spectacular to see gamers performing properly into their 30s.

Right this moment at Soccer FanCast we have taken a take a look at the 15 oldest gamers within the Premier League, although, we should word, that every age is from the purpose of their final look, following video games performed on tenth December 2023.

With out additional ado, right here is the checklist…

15
Matt Ritchie – Newcastle United

34 years, 3 months

Matt Ritchie departed Bournemouth in favour of a transfer to Newcastle United in 2016 following the Tynesiders’ relegation to the Championship.

The left-footed broad participant joined as a 26-year-old off the again of a 10-goal contribution marketing campaign within the Premier League, so it was fairly the coup for the second-tier newcomers.

Quick ahead over seven years, Ritchie has helped the Magpies acquire promotion and solidify their standing as a top-flight membership, and now Champions League contestants, amassing over 200 appearances within the course of.

14
Jack Cork – Burnley

34 years, 2 months and eight days previous

Jack Cork made his Premier League debut in February 2010, aged 20, and has gone on to seem over 300 occasions within the prime flight.

Cork now performs a bit half function for the Burnley however was a vital determine final time period of their promotion from the second tier, making 39 league outings.

It could possibly be his ultimate yr at Turf Moor as his deal expires on the finish of the season.

13
Jay Rodriguez – Burnley

34 years, 4 months and 10 days

One other Claret on the checklist…

Jay Rodriguez turned 34 over the summer time however remains to be a outstanding fixture in Vincent Kompany’s facet, making seven league appearances this marketing campaign.

The previous Southampton ahead can also be coming in direction of the tip of his deal at Burnley, so this season could possibly be his ultimate swan track on the prime stage.

12
James Tomkins – Crystal Palace

34 years, 4 months and 14 days

James Tomkins has seen his minutes diminished over the previous couple of seasons for Crystal Palace however nonetheless stays a dependable defender for Roy Hodgson to name upon.

The 34-year-old made his Premier League debut in March 2008 for West Ham United in a 1-1 draw towards Everton and has loved a fruitful profession on the prime stage ever since.

Like many on this checklist, the veteran is getting into the ultimate few months of his contract and will depart Selhurst Park on the finish of the season.

11
Neto – Bournemouth

34 years, 4 months and 20 days

Neto has been a terrific addition to Bournemouth since arriving from Barcelona in 2022 and has proven no signal of slowing down, regardless of turning 34 earlier this yr.

The Brazillian is extensively thought to be some of the constant goalkeepers within the division and is beneath contract on the South Coast membership till 2026.

Neto has been recovering from an ankle damage however is anticipated to return to motion this weekend, as Andoni Iraola’s facet make the journey to Bramall Lane.

10
Ivan Perišić – Tottenham Hotspur

34 years, 7 months and 14 days

Tottenham Hotspur’s Ivan Perišic has doubtless performed his ultimate recreation for the Lilywhites after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage and his contract is because of expire subsequent June.

Nonetheless, the 129-cap Croatia worldwide has amassed a half-century of appearances since arriving from Inter in 2022 and has registered an admirable 14 assists.

A return to his former youth membership Hadjuk Break up has been mooted forward of the January switch window.

9
Chris Basham – Sheffield United

35 years, 2 months and 17 days

Chris Basham, who turned 35 over the summer time, has been a fixture of Sheffield United’s facet since becoming a member of from Blackpool on a free switch in 2014.

The defender suffered a horrific leg damage in a match towards Fulham earlier this season that required two operations however his boss Paul Heckingbottom stays assured he’ll return to motion.

“He’ll come again match as a fiddle, that will not take lengthy. The surgeons are actually pleased with the work they’ve executed, so there is no such thing as a motive in any respect (to consider Basham will not return to motion),” the Blades boss mentioned.

His deal at Bramall Lane expires subsequent June.

8
Willian – Fulham

35 years, 4 months and 1 day

Willian made his Premier League debut for Chelsea in October 2013 and has remained within the division ever since, except for a one-year stint in Brazil with Corinthians.

The tough winger now plies his commerce with Fulham and is arguably their biggest outlet, regardless of turning 35 in August. His longevity is admirable, having remodeled 300 appearances in England’s prime flight with three totally different golf equipment.

His deal runs out on the finish of the season nevertheless it would not in any respect be stunning if the Cottagers determine to increase his keep.

7
Angelo Ogbonna – West Ham United

35 years, 6 months and 18 days

Angelo Ogbonna has been a dependable defender for West Ham since finishing a £10m transfer from Serie A giants Juventus in 2015.

The 13-cap Italy worldwide has been diminished to the function of a squad participant over the previous couple of years however remains to be enjoying his fair proportion of minutes and has even donned the captain’s armband on three events this season.

It might be his ultimate few months sporting the Claret and Blue strip as he approaches the tip of his deal.

6
Adam Lallana – Brighton & Hove Albion

35 years, 6 months and 30 days

Adam Lallana has loved a marvellous Premier League profession and remains to be going sturdy with Brighton and Hove Albion on the age of 35.

Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi was blissful to award the inventive midfielder a brand new deal earlier this yr, which expires subsequent summer time.

Lallana joined up with the England under-21s in September as a player-coach – maybe indicating his future plans on the touchline, although for now, he stays a key participant for the South Coast membership.

5
Jonny Evans – Manchester United

35 years, 11 months and 6 days

Eyebrows had been raised when Manchester United re-signed free agent Jonny Evans in the summertime however the veteran has definitely proved a couple of naysayers improper.

The previous Leicester Metropolis centre-back turns 36 in January however Erik ten Hag has had no qualms about calling upon his providers and has even favoured him over Raphaël Varane.

The Northern Irishman suffered a thigh damage towards Copenhagen earlier this month and is anticipated to be out of motion till December.

4
Tim Ream – Fulham

36 years, 1 month and 28 days

Fulham’s Tim Ream is the one 36-year-old to have performed a Premier League recreation this season.

The USA worldwide is not a squad participant like most of the aforementioned veterans, although, he is a fixture of Marco Silva’s facet and has began all however one league recreation this time period.

Pep Guardiola was stuffed with reward for Ream when his facet confronted the Cottagers final season, admitting that he’d be a Manchester Metropolis participant if he was youthful.

3
James Milner – Brighton & Hove Albion

37 years, 11 months and 5 days

James Milner has amassed a outstanding 629 Premier League appearances – solely two gamers have collected extra.

The previous England worldwide has tailored his recreation to proceed working on the highest stage, significantly at Liverpool the place he turned a longtime left-back.

Now at Brighton, Milner has performed at left-back, right-back and central midfield this season, as he approaches his thirty seventh birthday on the flip of the yr.

He gained Liverpool’s gruelling lactate check each pre-season he was on the membership, evincing his astounding health ranges, which little doubt have performed an enormous function in his longevity.

Knowledge sourced from the Premier League

2
Ashley Younger – Everton

38 years, 5 months and 1 day

Ashley Younger, who turned 38 in July, earned himself a one-year take care of Everton after his contract at Aston Villa expired.

The previous Manchester United winger has skilled an identical profession growth to Milner, within the sense that he transformed to left-back with a purpose to proceed enjoying on the highest stage.

Younger has began all however one Premier League recreation this season, enjoying at each left-back and right-back.

1
Thiago Silva – Chelsea

39 years, 2 months and 14 days

Chelsea’s Thiago Silva is the oldest lively participant within the Premier League, having celebrated his thirty ninth birthday in September.

The 113-cap Brazil worldwide joined the West Londoners on a free switch in 2020 and has made 129 appearances, profitable the Champions League, UEFA Tremendous Cup and FIFA Membership World Cup.

Silva has performed each minute within the league this season and remains to be thought to be among the finest defenders throughout the continent.