Top 10 Footballers to Play into Their 40’s
5. Alessandro Costacurta
One of the greatest defenders in the history of football. Alessandro is well known while playing alongside Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi and Mauro Tassotti who formed one of the greatest defenses of all time during their time at AC Milan. Alessandro retired from professional football in 2007 at AC Milan at the age of 41. He played as a central defender helping the Rosonerri winning seven Serie A titles and five Champions League/ European titles. He mad a total of league appearances 458 for AC Milan. He made 59 appearances for the Italian national team, he became the oldest player to play in the Champions League at the age of 40.