7 Footballers Getting BETTER With Age

[@juanpabloperezgomez4349]

For the record, Joselu was not signed as a Benzema's replacement, but as his theoretical backup.

[@johnmichel4865]

Possible temporary replacement? O llegará algún?

[@simonjonwatson7706]

​@@johnmichel4865 PAUSE!!!

[@jordanmince7613]

that was the plan

[@presidentmphuthi2157]

We have to appreciate how this generation of players have elongated their top-level careers into their mid-30s. Messi, Suarez, Benzema, Modric, CR7, Zlatan, Giroud, etc - have forever changed views on football professionalism.

[@saviobenitez4710]

That is due to advanced sports science, better diet, better physios, better training plan and what not. Almost in every sport players' career are getting longer and consistent. 33 is now the new 28. 20-30 years down the line footballers would be playing till their mid 40s.

[@adriel68]

How can you forget griezmann????

[@danielkarmy4893]

A certain Sir Stanley Matthews did that seventy years ago!

[@reintaler6355]

@@danielkarmy4893 yes, ONE player. The OP just named 7 and I can pretty confidently name 70 more

[@ryangl070]

dont forget the stricter foul rules as a part of the lengthened careers. Look at van Basten who retired early partially due to being kicked to absolute bits in the serie A

[@antslb]

Nice concept, here in Portugal, José Fonte and Pepe, are examples, Pepe is now at forty showing some signs of regression, but at 38 he was still flirting with peak performances at Porto

[@connorledwith98]

Pepe won his first CL and the euros after turning 30 as well. But idk if he got better with age, he was always brilliant, but one thing he did get was less dirty. He was still a master of the dark arts though 😂

[@antslb]

@@connorledwith98 he didn't get less dirty, it's just that Porto is not so mediatic, but trust he's still King of shithousery.

[@A_r78]

@@antslbcry more

[@ruangould]

Pascal Gross had he's best season at Brighton 32 years old 9 goals,despite changing position regularly.

[@Alfie_1]

Jonas Hofmann is worth a shout, before turning 28, his goal tallies were 0, 0, 0, 5, 5, 6, but then the last two seasons, he has scored 12 goals.

[@reinrassigerStuhl]

Meanwhile his squad at Borussia Mönchengladbach is declining but he keeps getting better which makes it even more impressive

[@krotos6134]

I don´t if Emiliano Martinez really fits the idea of te video, but in the last three years he went from an unknown sub keeper at Arsenal to a World Cup winner and national hero of Argentina.

[@seandelap8587]

Jamie Vardy only turned professional when he was 25 and had been playing non league and lower league football prior to winning promotion with Leicester City in 2014 and it was only in his 2nd season of EPL football that he rose to prominence when he was among the main contributers to Leicester's surprise title win at which point he was almost 30 years old before that few would have recognised his name

[@lachlanwong6448]

this list is taking a look at the current ability of players and vardy has been rubbish for almost 18 months now

[@dgh6g33gf]

@@lachlanwong6448Hard for a striker to shine when the rest of his team is also trash

[@deedrabbit]

Pity the title of the video wasn't: 'got better for a while and then regressed'.

[@bigstan5705]

Do a video on the story of Joeseph Ndo going from playing in world cups for Cameron to the ultimate Cult hero of league of Ireland football

[@mikeoxlong246]

Good shout-outs for this list would be both Werder Bremen strikers Niklas Füllkrug and Marvin Ducksch whom both have hit double figures this season and Füllkrug even winning the golden boot EDIT: I see you have included Füllkrug

[@maruv6]

4:58 absolutely love stones being here. he is absolutely one of the reasons we've won the treble. Calmness, the ability to dribble through, the progressive runs and the defending when we most needed it was just unreal! Pep has ignited a monster in stones and I'm buzzing to see what happens in the coming years

[@k0zargamng851]

Alfie you should really consider doing a video on the Bosnian men's national team, from being ranked 13 in the world in 2014 and qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil, to not qualifying for a single tournament since, yet managing to win their uefa nation leagues group, but genuinely hitting our lowest point with a 2-0 defeat to Luxembourg. Aging players, players who represent other national teams that are eligible to play for Bosnia but aren't seeming interested, just the genuine geopolitical mess that Bosnia is with how the Dayton agreement was meant to simply end the Bosnian war yet became the country's de facto constitution. I think it would make for a very interesting video, and could even span additional videos like how Velez Mostar are forced to play away from their original stadium in Mostar as it is on the Croatian side of the river, with their old stadium being taken over by Zrinjski Mostar. A club that was actually banned in Yugoslavia because of their nationalistic origin

[@jackmanley1473]

As a Barca fan, signing Ilkay Gundogan on a free is basically the only thing I'm excited about for the future, considering it looks like the hammer is about to fall hard for the officiating scandal.

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Thank you so much for making this heartwarming video! These men are very inspirational, and I am delighted to see them get the credit they deserve!

[@lennard9331]

I might be slightly biased because I consider that his contributions to both country and, especially during the last two years, for club football has actually increased, but Giroud's game hasn't stayed flat, but actually improved since 2016, when he turned 30. France wouldn't have won the 2018 world cup or reached the 2022 world cup final without his selfless contribution to the team's attacking play, and Milan wouldn't have won the 2022 scudetto without his brilliant linkups with Leao. The 2022-2023 season was actually his most prolific since 2016. Sure, his physical prowess has decreased somewhat as he's aged, but his overall game has kept on improving as he's perfected his off-the ball game, both during buildup play and as a poacher.

[@noahwold4392]

Damn i didn’t except an Amahl Pellegrino shoutout, but i am happy it happened. He’s been comfortably the best player in the Norwegian top flight for the past two years without earning A single Norway cap without a significant reason from our manager. He’S got flair, can produce some of the best goals you will see. He, probably should’ve made some better career moves or gotten a better agent, but is consistently class, wish he would have tried himself in France or the netherlands like most up and coming norwegians, perhaps he peaked too late.

[@Alfie_1]

That goal he scored in the second game of the season, I think it was, was amazing. The nonchalance to bring the ball down, then on the half volley, curve it perfectly into the far top corner.

[@michaelosgood9876]

Great video Alfie. Got a heap of admiration for players who just keep on getting better as time goes on. Age defyers Id call them...,

[@BALHAM69]

a documentary of Borussia Dortmund and how they were extremely close to bankruptcy in 2002 time and how Bayern had to save them. The extreme difficulties the club has had to manage within to get back to where they are #thepeopleschannel

[@VeryTruthful]

Oh that’s why they decided to shoot themselves on the foot at the end of this season! Bayern saved them from bankruptcy two decades ago, so Borussia saved them from the ignominy of a dreadful second place.

[@lynpendry]

@@VeryTruthfuland gave them their best creative winger

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Borussia Dortmund choked though.

[@basiljoy9764]

Thank you for your spot given to a center back (because I always love center backs)❤

[@zacspivey1185]

So happy Tim ream is on this list🎉

[@Ed-hq1ze]

I did not expect the Pellegrino mention. Lets go glimt!

[@Intheflesh1]

Glad to see you’re sticking with this KZbin thing. Good luck

[@mars_0008]

Can you do a video on players who single handedly dragged their team deep into the world cup finals?

[@SamButler22]

Ream was solid for Bolton pretty the entire time he was here, can't believe how long ago it was. Even won our player of the year twice

[@mikesays08]

Absolutely criminal that once again you’ve overlooked Steve Freeze

[@welcome2football]

Gundogan's aging like fine wine. I'm glad he's fucked off to LaLiga😂

[@YouAimYourArrowsHigh]

I'm a bit bias as a Newcastle fan but I think Kieran Trippier has to be in this list. Solid player for Burnley < Squad player for Spurs < key cog for England < winning the league with Atletico < being one of the best Right Backs in Europe in 22-23

[@milindhindocha4420]

Alfie's Adu roasting is wild 🤣

[@danielkarmy4893]

Watching this reminded me for some reason of Vitorino Hilton, who only retired two years ago after being an ever-present for Montpellier in Ligue 1 until the age of 43 (and a half)...

[@francolive5718]

Joselu for me, almost unheard of a footballer getting into his mid 30s getting called up to the national team. To be fair Spain tends to be one of the more meritocratic national teams and they usually get selected on form hence why there a lot of one cap, two cap wonder Spanish footballers. His story is similar to Aduriz who played at Euro 2016 age 35.

[@chlcrk]

As a Newcastle fan, I can recall Joselu not even making the bench in the final few months of his second and final year at SJP. Him now being at Real Madrid is quite the puzzling turn of events. Bet if we draw Los Blancos in the Champions League he'll score against us

[@daarom3472]

it's kinda logical since between 2006-2016 the squad was ridiculously stacked, especially in midfield: Xavi Iniesta Silva Busquets Fabregas Senna Alonso Mata Cazorla the last 2 were stars for Chelsea and Arsenal but barely played for Spain.

[@francolive5718]

Arteta couldn’t even get a cap in the 2000s or 2010s.

[@daarom3472]

@@francolive5718 yea, insane haha. Honestly Spain's second team could've won a WC/EC in that period. I forgot to mention Javi Martínez and Dani Parejo as well xD

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Modric should be here

[@Rockstarnic88]

As good as he is know nothing compared to 28 to 33 he did everything he does now just with maximum energy

[@kayvee6444]

John Stones was by far City's best player against Inter, I wanted City to lose so badly but I was so impressed by his performance.

[@Jason-gq8fo]

My takeaway from this is that somehow stones is 29

[@XxRedManiakxX]

Rip Jesus Navas i guess

[@Snapsportscards]

If you’re having Ream then the omission of Lewis Dunk seems a bit egregious. From a player who was seen as a one-dimensional (yet solid) CB he had the MOST Passes and Touches in the ENTIRE Premier League last season. Led the team to their highest ever finish and first qualification for European football. Received only his second England call-up recently. All at the age of 31.

[@caesar-dynastysports]

Haven't most people always viewed Lewis Dunk as a solid player?

[@exploreeverything963]

He’s always been decent. Tim Ream has gone from a laughing stock to beckenbaur

[@Snapsportscards]

He’s always been good for Brighton but he’s had to adapt as we got better and climbed the divisions. Dunk made every step (some quicker than others) and upped his game each time - so as he’s got older, he’s got better - culminating in this season where he was the lynchpin of our defense once again but also had more passes/touches than Rodri for goodness sake. Its not like when he was 24 and played 6 games in the Championship teams were beating the door down for him. And if he’s that good - why 1 solitary England cap? Finally at Age 31 he has forced his way into the squad through his outstanding performances. Southgate would be an absolute clown to leave him out.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Dunk has always been rated. Ream used to be so bad in a USMNT shirt Puerto Rico abused him. What deal at the Crossroads Tim Ream made to find his game at an age players retire still escapes me.

[@FootballAndSuch]

​@exploreeverything963 remember him at my local team bolton wanderers... they didn't even want him in the championship

[@briannao9251]

Luka Modric is the poster boy for footballers who get better with age

[@batemanlife]

Freddie Adu must hate this channel 😅

[@jhaych]

Keeps his name relevant!

[@joelthorpe4170]

Howson was immense for Boro in the season just gone. Nice to see him get a mention. UTB.

[@justhuy7960]

I remember him scored that crazy ass solo goal vs Man City 😂 I think he was in his early 20s at that time

[@noddyjoe]

Wouldn't say hes improving but Jpe Murphy just signed a new 1 year contract extension at Tranmere meaning he'll be 42 come September. Their best keeper last season as well, but thats probably more an indictment on the club than anything!

[@danielnoah7719]

The motivation I need

[@saslightadjustments]

Hey Alfie, you should do 7 best players that have never won a title or been relegated ..

[@adampark4238]

Big van veen had an outstanding season in Scotland breaking records normally held by the old firm

[@seandelap8587]

Must be extremely tough to be a Borrusia Dortmund fan seeing such immense talent being sold nearly every season and end up having huge success elsewhere can you imagine if all their star pkayers had remained at the club what they could have won but money talks unfortunately

[@A_r78]

Sucks to suck

[@josearias9825]

How is money talking a bad thing?

[@Ollie-d7]

John stones has been class for at least 3 seasons now but he’s better than ever

[@bbaIIer11]

Tim 'Rimjob' Ream making the list. My guy! He's been outstanding for us. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAM

[@depekthegreat359]

These are the respective players who have been focusing 100% on their fitnesses whenever their respective ages would rise continuously and I fully respect them despite a few of are from one of my most hated teams of fifteen years Manchester City,good friends!!!LONG LIVES RESPECTIVELY TO ALL OF THEM,GOOD FRIENDS!!!:-D

[@superjoshows]

7 singings that were supposed to be bad but turned out great

[@silvesta5027]

I wonder how good Michael Owen would've been if he didn't get injured so early into his career...

[@seandelap8587]

Benzema is a perfect example of this imo

[@Joe-MT]

What about a video about Maltese Football next?

[@jimbob-robob]

Nicely done Alfie! 👍🖖✊️

[@maxchan9537]

Irish Guy: JOSELU IS A COMPLETE JOKE Alfie: Joselu is the GOAT

[@seandelap8587]

It's how you look after yourself really any footballer dedicated to fitness can indeed prosper well into their 30s while other players peak at a younger age and start to rapidly decline after that

[@backbracker]

Pls make a video about the catania football riots

[@leemcdonald1342]

Video idea: How academies became a big part of association football.

[@MrReese]

I would love to hear about how good the members of the Austrian Wunderteam were when they got older 😇✌.

[@iangonzalez6476]

Alfie you should do a video about the racism situation in Spain regarding Vini

[@Abood99222]

Gundogan turned into prime R9 when he played some of those finals 😂

[@Stringbean670]

Knew ream would feature the moment I saw the title.

[@chahineboudemagh9596]

You know what else gets better with age? My comment about making video about Algeria's unofficial FLN national team (1958-1962)

[@jonathonbrooks8949]

Amahl Pellegino Nice!!

[@naj_z]

The fact you haven’t chosen Gross is a bit stupid.

[@parsonscraig7]

should try leon balagun

[@kakarott8384]

❤ grazie acerbi

[@tanaka7341]

Good morning, u could say mbappe,gundogan,haaland

[@Chadd7618]

I love the adu puns so much 😂

[@ultrainstinctshaggy669]

69 goals in 69 games Noice

[@dgh6g33gf]

Double nice

[@abhimantigga1726]

Sunil Chhetri is getting good with age too

[@Terry-Oppong-RN]

Luca Toni very underrated

[@JMO2006]

Rank all wc winning managers

[@LouBang718]

ZLATAN HAS STILL NOT REACHED HIS PEAK YET BUT WHEN HE'S IN HIS 60S HE WILL TOP THIS LIST.

[@rohithraman6488]

I remember when John stones first arrived at man city and was getting mocked on a weekly basis

[@danyalrehman4727]

wheres alphonso davies???

[@tylersinger1234]

No coincidence players used to be finished by 34 now they're playing at rhe highest level until 40 almost. It's about time people started talking about ped's in football because its so obviously prevalent

[@livwake]

Or training and nutrition has had huge advances?

[@RyuzakiTaiyou]

Best German players in the premier league of all time. (Day 515) I will not give up until the video is made or Alfie himself tells me to stop. Everyone else telling me that will be ignored. If you don't believe my number, just go back to the previous videos. I'm at the bottom most of the time, but I'm there.

[@Rossoneri2]

Think jack Bonaventura deserves a shout

[@FFVIIOWA]

You have a great channal with many well researched videos, but you are way to stat focused (still way less than most of social media to be fair). I watched probably 90% of all of Gündogans games since 2012 and even dozens when he played at Nürnberg and in my opinion his peak as a player was without any doubt his 2015/2016 season at Dortmund, where he was just way more dominant in the midfield, espescially defensively. Don't get me wrong. Of course he is a great player and this season is certainly among his best. I just heavily disagree that this is peak Gündogan. Just look at his performance at the national team right now, where he isn't even a 100% guaranteed starter in a team with an underperforming midfield.

[@motionpictures6629]

Joselu and Griffo have German passports too. 4 out of the 7 are German

[@marcelsimos2843]

How does only Nkunku outscore Grifo when Kolo Muani ist the Topscorer, make no sence

[@andrewonuoha5085]

Sevillas Europa league Win is overrated as they just bearly won the game and truly Roma deserved it more.Jesus Navas as Europa league player of the season is a planet-sized robbery against Dybala

[@williamspecht-casper9162]

Tim Ream 🇺🇸

[@lincolneppley7690]

Tim ream, has got to be on the list without watching yet.

[@zed6221]

Luka Modric?

[@zioreturnsgaming]

Day 50 Dream OFC XI all the OFC teams played as one nation in international Football not giving up on this

[@davidvalencia129]

Yoselu?! Its pronounced Hoselu, its not that hard lads...

[@yan.weather]

Distinctive dental make up 😂😂

[@bababababababa6124]

Definitely NOT Ronaldo 😂

[@soundscape26]

Ronaldo's career arch is pretty normal and similar to most footballers.

[@livwake]

Love him or hate him he was playing at a high level until last year

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

Ilkay seemed to only turn up for the latter half of the season maybe even last 25% he's scummed a barca move.

[@kid_doonski]

Emi Martinez is a shout

[@Erredupizer]

69 goal contributions in 69 games, nice

[@ringleaders10820A]

🤯

[@JackFirstAndThe]

Wheres the wigan video Alfie. We've got a happy ending now, maybe. 10 years since the fa win 🤷‍♂️

[@sas83677]

Heysus Navas 😪

[@FredIsHalfDead]

Maybe Danny Welbeck

[@jackjones3703]

Alfie. It’s English footballs 3rd Continental Treble. 🤦‍♂️

[@ezraezra2928]

Really? There were only 2 English clubs that won a Continental Treble, and both of them were Manchester clubs.

[@jackjones3703]

@@ezraezra2928 do your research mate

[@michaelduckett7688]

Liverpools UEFA Cup doesn’t count in 00-01, or their treble in the 83/84 as it was the league cup. And Celtics doesn’t as their not English. Only Utd & City have won ‘true’ trebles.

[@ezraezra2928]

@@michaelduckett7688 A Continental Treble is only intended for the club that won the domestic league, the national cup, and the continental championship like the Champions League.

[@michaelduckett7688]

@@ezraezra2928 exactly what I said 😂

[@anotherguy3082]

So... John stones has performed best between the age of 26-29. In other words his peak? Pretty daft inclusion

[@Vern7]

Why does he always dunk on adu every video?

[@NEELZE99]

"Yoselu" lol

[@ChimobiHD]

Why isn't Maguire on this list

[@amemji5873]

Enjoyed the video u should do the opposite of this video:Footballers getting worse with age

[@livwake]

Wouldn’t that be most of them?

[@amemji5873]

@@livwake ha yea good point 😅

[@bkarnhem874]

Zlatan

[@dgh6g33gf]

He decided not to feature himself in the video when he handed in the script

[@bkarnhem874]

@@dgh6g33gf well if you think about it he doesn't age. The world just gets older

[@awaynekerr]

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