The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is grander and fiercer than ever before. With the top 36 European teams battling it out in a league-style format for the first phase of the campaign, there is no room for error. Only the most deserving players will get the nod, which is advantageous for young players who are at the peak of their powers. However, there are a few exceptions, and today’s list is all about them.
In this list below, we will take a look at five players who have defied natural selection to feature in the UEFA Champions League this season. Here are the five oldest players who have played in the 2024-25 UCL campaign:
#5 Juraj Kucka (Slovan Bratislava) – 37 years and 6 months
Juraj Kucka Scored Twice During UCL Qualifiers
Slovan Bratislava central midfielder Juraj Kucka is the fifth name on the list, having featured for the club in their 2024-25 UEFA Champions League opener at the age of 37 years and 6 months. Kucka played for 85 minutes as the Slovakian outfit suffered a 5-1 defeat to Celtic on Matchday 1.
The Champions League debutant was in breathtaking form during the qualifiers earlier in the 2024-25 season. In eight matches, he scored twice to push Bratislava into the tournament of champions.
#4 Kasper Schmeichel (Celtic) – 37 years and 10 months
Kasper Schmeichel is One of the Oldest Goalkeepers in the Champions League
At 37 years and 10 months, Celtic man Kasper Schmeichel is the second oldest goalkeeper to play in the UEFA Champions League this year. He produced a fine performance as the Scottish Premiership outfit came away with a 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, marking their best performance in the competition’s history.
Schmeichel, who won the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2015-16, has played nine matches in the competition so far, keeping five clean sheets and conceding five goals.
#3 Cristhian Stuani (Girona) – 37 years and 11 months
Cristhian Stuani Helped Girona Reach the Champions League Last…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-09-30 08:15:01
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