5 outfield players who have played beyond the age of 40

#4 Paolo Maldini

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 24: AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini acknowledges the applause of the fans during his last match between AC Milan and AS Roma on May 24, 2009 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) — One of the greatest defenders in the history of football

The elegant Italian served as one of the most faithful servants of AC Milan for over 24 years. A product of the Milan youth set up, Maldini broke into the Rossoneri first team at the age of 16, making his debut against Udinese on 20^th January 1985.

While he was initially deployed as a right-back his versatility and ability to play on the left side of the pitch soon saw him being shifted to left back, a position he left his imprint upon during his glorious career.

The defender won Serie A on 7 occasions and was also part of the Champions League-winning team 5 times whilst at Milan and laid the solid foundation on which his team’s attack could be built upon to ensure success.

After 902 appearances for his home club town that yielded a number of match-winning performances, Maldini finally hung up his boots at the end of the 2008-09 campaign at the age of 40 years.

The club, in his honour, retired his jersey number 3 to ensure that he remains etched in its memoirs for centuries to come.

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