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Oldest players ever at a World Cup

Age at the time of appearance at the World Cup finals; updated with Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup.

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At a glance

Essam El-Hadary leads with 45j 161d years. 2 years ahead of Faryd Mondragón (43j 3d). The list has 9 entries, from 45j 161d at the top down to 39j 330d at the bottom. The top 5 average 42.4 years per entry. The leader comes from Egypte.

  1. 1
    Essam El-HadaryEgypte

    WK 2018 (keeper)

    45j 161d
    years
  2. 2
    Faryd MondragónColombia

    WK 2014 (keeper)

    43j 3d
    years
  3. 3
    Roger MillaKameroen

    WK 1994

    42j 39d
    years
  4. 4
    Cristiano RonaldoPortugal

    WK 2026, actief

    41j 138d
    years
  5. 5
    Pat JenningsNoord-Ierland

    WK 1986 (keeper)

    41j 0d
    years
  6. 6
    Peter ShiltonEngeland

    WK 1990 (keeper)

    40j 292d
    years
  7. 7
    Dino ZoffItalië

    WK 1982 (keeper)

    40j 133d
    years
  8. 8
    Ali BoumnijelTunesië

    WK 2006 (keeper)

    40j 71d
    years
  9. 9
    David JamesEngeland

    WK 2010 (keeper)

    39j 330d
    years
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Oldest players ever at a World Cup"?
Essam El-Hadary is number 1 with 45j 161d years.
What is the top 3 of "Oldest players ever at a World Cup"?
The top 3: 1. Essam El-Hadary (45j 161d years), 2. Faryd Mondragón (43j 3d years), 3. Roger Milla (42j 39d years).

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