Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021 after 12 years at the age of 36…
Manchester United welcomed 36-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer of 2021 with open arms as the superstar footballer returned to Old Trafford after 12 years.
While it is not a common practice for top Premier League clubs to sign older stars, players like Cristiano Ronaldo are an exception to that practice as they are assets for their teams at any point in their careers.
In 2020, Chelsea had signed veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva after his contract ended with PSG. Silva too proved to be an asset as he played a pivotal role in the Blues backline that won the Champions League in the 2020/21 campaign.
In the past, players like Didier Drogba, Laurent Blanc and Henrik Larsson have signed for top English sides in their mid-thirties.
Here are 10 players who have joined Premier League clubs after turning 35.
It has to be noted that signing goalkeepers above 35 are a common practice for clubs hence they have not been considered in this list.
Getty/GOALCristiano Ronaldo
Club: Manchester United
Age: 36
Year: 2021
AdvertisementGetty ImagesDidier Drogba
Club: Chelsea
Age: 36
Year: 2014
Getty ImagesThiago Silva
Club: Chelsea
Age: 36
Year: 2020
Getty ImagesFrank Lampard
Club: Manchester City
Age: 37
Year: 2014