Top 5 Oldest players who will play in the Euro 2020, check out names

Experience is the perfect recipe for success. This season too we have seen a blend of youth and experienced players in the Euro squads.

We have also seen many players who are well past their mid-30’s but still have the drive, willingness, passion to succeed due to which they form an important cog in their country’s Euro squads.

These are the players who guide the ship through rocky waters and bring in composure due to their longevity and understanding of the game.

In this Euro 2020, we have a look at the top 5 oldest players to represent their country as they aim for success.

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Yuri Zhirkov

The Russian international is the most experienced player in the current squad and has over 100 caps for the country.

He is 37 years 9 months 21 days old as of today. Yuri Zhirkov plays as left-winger and would be vital in the performances of Russia in the Euro 2020 campaign.

This could in all certainty be his final Euro campaign and would look to help his side flourish.

Goran Pandev

The North Macedonia international is set to finish his international commitments after the Euro 2020 and hence would look to help his country succeed in their first ever major European finals.

Pandev is the country’s most experienced player with 119 caps to his name. He is 37 years, 10 months and 14 days old as of today.

The forward is well known for being part of the treble winning campaign of Inter in the 2009-10 season.

Craig Gordan

The Scottish international goalkeeper is 38 years 5 months and 10 days old; and is set to be a vital part of Scotland Euro 2020 campaign

He would look to use all his 57-caps experience to help his young squad play without fear and express themselves on this stage.

Pepe

The Portuguese international is the oldest player to take part in the Euro 2020 for Portugal with an age of 38 years, 3 months and 15 days.

Portugal have trusted their defender to help them achieve successive Euro titles.

Pepe’s perfectionist like performances proves his mettle, attitude and confidence; which is key to success for the Portugal side.

His longevity has reaped rewards for the Selecao many a times and this time will be no different.

Marteen Stekelenburg

Netherlands international, Marteen Stekelenburg made it to the Holland National squad for the Euro 2020.

The veteran currently plays for Ajax and has been one of the most decorated players in the sport for Netherlands.

He has played 59 matches for the Oranje and is yet to win a major title with the country.

Stekelenburg will look to finish his career on a high as he hopes to help Oranje pick up the Euro trophy come July 11^th, 2021.

Marteen’s age is 38 years, 8 months and 19 days old; being the oldest player in the Euro 2020.