Every time, the football World Cup has become the center of excitement for the fans. The World Cup is just a few days away. While many things have caused fans to rejoice, there have also been many things that have caused football lovers grief. This year’s football World Cup is going to be the last World Cup for some players. Let’s know about them.
- Cristiano Ronaldo
| Country Name: | Portugal |
| World Cup Debut: | 2006 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Club Name: | Manchester United |
| Age: | 37 |
Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in the men’s international football circuit. He is the oldest player on this list. The Forward of Manchester United scored 24 goals in the English league. He has scored 117 goals and given 42 assists in 189 appearances for the Portuguese national side. This forward is going to be called to the Portugal team to go to Qatar as a captain and we expect he will give his best for his national side in Qatar.
- Lionel Messi
| Country Name: | Argentina |
| World Cup Debut: | 2006 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Club Name: | Paris Saint Germain |
| Age: | 35 |
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the greatest footballer of all time in the world. He is the best player in this generation. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in a class of his own throughout his career. He was awarded as the best player at the 2021 Copa America tournament. He has scored near 86 goals and given 51 assists in 162 appearances for his national side. Messi will hope to repeat what the legendary Diego Maradona did in 1986 as captain of Argentina and win the World Cup for his country.
- Luka Modric
| Country Name: | Croatia |
| World Cup Debut: | 2006 |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Club Name: | Real Madrid |
| Age: | 36 |
2018 World Cup Golden Ball winner Luka Modric is always a fan’s favorite. 36 years old Croatian midfielder Won the hearts of the audience with his amazing performance in the previous World Cup. One-time Ballon d’Or winner Modric was voted as the undisputed worst signing in La Liga by readers of the Spanish newspaper “Marca” in the year 2012. Modric will be 37 when the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. To make his birthday special, he will try his best to win the big tournament for the Croatian national side.
- Luis Suarez
| Country Name: | Uruguay |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Club Name: | Nacional |
| Age: | 35 |
Luis Suarez is one of the best forwards in World Cup history. The Uruguayan striker is also 35 now. He is currently playing for Uruguayan Primera División club Nacional. His performance has declined in recent seasons. He played for many elite teams like Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. So, he has a lot of experience and we all know that he will prove it in Qatar.
- Edinson Cavani
| Country Name: | Uruguay |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Club Name: | Valencia |
| Age: | 35 |
Edinson Cavani is a goalmachine. The Uruguayan forward has scored 56 goals and given 17 assists in 129 appearances for his nation. He is known for his clinical goal-finishing and good heading ability.
I believe he will take himself to the heights of success in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Thomas Muller
| Country Name: | Germany |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Club Name: | Bayern Munich |
| Age: | 33 |
Tomas Muller had played a vital role for Germany at previous World Cups. He is known as the ‘Assist King of Europe‘. The Bayern forward has scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in his 16 World Cup appearances for Germany’s national team. So, his previous World Cup performance proves that he can shine this time as well.
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- Thiago Silva
| Country Name: | Brazil |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Central defender |
| Club Name: | Chelsea |
| Age: | 38 |
37-year-old Brazilian center-back is known as the best defender of this era. Silva is still a skilled player even though he is nearing his 40s. As a veteran footballer, he also knows, how to read his opponent. We think he will strike fear into the opposition players with his sharp defensive prowess like last time.
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- Angel Di Maria
| Country Name: | Argentina |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Winger |
| Club Name: | Juventas |
| Age: | 34 |
Angel Di Maria is one of the most consistent players in this generation. His injury is one of the main factors why Argentina failed to beat team Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. His playmaking skills and defensive ability make him an all-star performer. A 34-year-old winger could prove to be the x-factor for Argentina at the tournament.
- Sergio Busquets
| Country Name: | Spain |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Defensive Midfielder |
| Club Name: | FC Barcelona |
| Age: | 34 |
The Spanish midfield general of Barcelona is a true artist. His visionary passing and game-reading mentality have always made the Spanish national team’s dream sky-high.
As a senior player, he knows how to boost the morale of young players. This mentality makes him a great performer. So we all know he will prove himself on Qatar soil.
- Manuel Neuer
| Country Name: | Germany |
| World Cup Debut: | 2010 |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Club Name: | Bayern Munich |
| Age: | 36 |
One of the greatest goalkeepers of this decade Manuel Neuer is a threat to opponents’ strikers. He was impressive as Germany kept a clean sheet in the previous World Cup final. The long-time Bayern Munich custodian is renowned for his sweeper-keeping skills and his footwork.
As a team leader, he knows how to play mind games with opponent players. I believe Germany’s Great Wall will win the World Cup and prove that age is not an issue.
FAQ
Who is the all-time record goal scorer in World Cup history?
Miroslav Klose is the all-time leading goalscorer in the World Cup’s history with 16 amazing goals to his name in 24 World Cup appearances. The veteran German striker made his World Cup debut in 2002 and went on to represent his national side until the 2014 Brazil World Cup, winning the Golden Boot in 2006 in the process.
which goalkeeper won a World Cup trophy as a captain?
Italian goalkeepers Gianpiero Combi, and Dino Zoff (1982), Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas (2010), and French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (2018) have the achievement to win the World Cup trophy as captain.
Which African football player scored the most goals in World Cup history?
Asamoah Gyan is Africa’s top goalscorer at the World Cup with six goals in three editions; in 2006, 2010, and 2014 beat Roger Miller’s all-time record. Asamoah scored a goal against the Czech Republic in 2006; Three goals against Serbia, Australia, and the USA in 2010; Two goals against Germany and Portugal in 2014.