11 Top Footballers Still Playing Professionally Over 40

In a sport where most players hang up their boots in their mid-thirties, a rare group of footballers continue to defy time.

Through discipline, experience, and exceptional fitness, these veterans are still competing at a professional level—some even at the very top of the game.

From legendary figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić to enduring stars such as Manuel Neuer, these players are proving that age is no longer a strict barrier in modern football.

According to Planet Football on Friday, here are the 11 football stars still going strong at 40 and beyond:

Goalkeeper

Manuel Neuer (40) – Bayern Munich captain still going strong

Defenders

Ashley Young (40) – Ipswich Town veteran full-back

Thiago Silva (41) –Porto FC Defensive leader

Raúl Albiol (40) – Former Real Madrid star now with Pisa in Italy

Dante (41) – Long-serving Nice captain

Midfielders

Luka Modrić (40) – Ballon d’Or winner with AC Milan

James Milner (40) – Premier League veteran with Brighton

Santi Cazorla (41) – Back in La Liga with Oviedo

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