Five oldest players in 2023/24 Premier league season.
Here is the list of five oldest players in 2023/24 Premier league season.
Premier league is one of the most demanding football league in the world. It’s fast and physical, therefore demanding high fitness every week. Most player consider retiring when they get to 30yrs and above, or move to less demanding league to finish their careers there. To keep fitness as a 30yrs and above player is quite challenging,so as to compete in the Premier league every week it demands great dedication, displine and determination.
The following players are still boosing the Premier league despite their age, and producing great display week in and out at the highest level;
1: Thiago Silva-38yrs old, Chelsea
Chelsea signed Thiago Silva on a free transfer from PSG in 2021. Thiago Silva signed a one year contract extension with Chelsea. Thiago is the Chelsea and premier league oldest player this season.
Thiago Silva have been a consistent performer for Chelsea in the last two seasons. Comfortable on ball, very experienced and smart while defending Thiago is ageing as fine wine. Thiago Silva was part of Chelsea team that won champions league under Thomas Tuchel.
At 38, Silva is a guaranteed starter in Mauricio Pochettino defense.Thiago Silva target is to play at the highest level up to his 40’s.
2: Ashley Young-38yrs old, Everton.
Everton completed the signing of Ashley Young this summer from Aston Villa on a free transfer. This will be the 22 season for Ashley as a professional footballer. Ashley made his professional debut in 2002 for Watford.He later left for Aston Villa in 2007.
Sir Alex Ferguson signed Ashley Young in 2011 from Aston Villa. He was part of Ferguson side that won the last Premier league for United.Ashley made 119 appearances for the Reds devils scoring 16 goals. Ashley Left United in 2020 for Inter Milan for just one season. He was back in the premier league for second spell with Aston Villa.
3: James Milner-37yrs old, Brighton.
Brighton signed James Milner this summer on a free transfer from Liverpool after 5 seasons with the Merseyside club.Milner made his Brighton debut on the weekend against Luton Town. It’s James Milner 22nd season as a professional after making his debut on 2002 with Leeds united.
James Milner have had successful spells with Manchester City and Aston Villa. He was part of Liverpool team that won the Premier league after 30yrs. Milner also won champions league,Super cup, FIFA club world cup,FA cup, Carabao cup and also community shield with Liverpool.
4:Tim Ream-35yrs old, Fulham.
Fulham Captain joined Fulham in 2015 after a successful spell with Bolton Wonderers. He is the oldest player in current Fulham squad. He was Crucial to Marcus Silva side that attained club highest points last season.
The American international have made 263 appearances for Fulham. He is still crucial to Marco Silva team despite frequent injuries. He is capped 52 times by UNMST.
5:Willan-35yrs old, Fulham.
Willian signed new one year contract extension with Fulham, despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia Outfits. Willian scored six goals assisting five for Fulham last season.
Willian spent nine season at Stamford Bridge, winning the premier league twice with the Blues, before switching to Arsenal. His spell to Arsenal was unsuccessful, scoring only twice for the Gunners.
At 35, willian still got his pace and dribbling skills, and still giving premier league defender hard time.
