5 of the oldest players to feature in the FIFA World Cup

Dino Zoff Italy Goalkeeper
Dino Zoff during his time as an Italy international

#2 Roger Milla (Cameroon) - 42 years, 1 month, 8 days

Golden Foot - Footprints Ceremony
Milla at a Golden Foot - Footprints Ceremony

Former Cameroon and Monaco striker, Roger Milla is the second oldest player and the only outfield player in the top five oldest players to feature in a WC. The Cameroonian began his career in the home country before moving to France to further his development and ended up getting 63 caps for his country.

A powerful, tricky forward with a knack for producing some spectacular celebrations, Milla entertained audiences and fans around the world with his dazzling displays.

Milla played his final game for his country in the 1994 USA World Cup, aged 42, against Russia and was thrashed 6-1. Milla enjoyed a successful club career in France with Montpellier, Monaco, Bastia and Saint Etienne.

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