Oldest footballers to score in Premier League
Some of the best goals scored in football have been from some of the more senior players but who are the oldest footballers to score in Premier League? Have you ever noticed that the oldest players to have ever played in the Premier League have scored some amazing goals?
Well if you haven’t then worry not as we have compiled a list of the oldest footballers to score in Premier League just for you to check out and become familiar with these players.
The Premier League is by far the most watched and most popular football league in the world and not to mention one of the best in the world.
Not so long ago we have seen legends of the game like Ryan Giggs and Mark Schwarzer play in the Premier League AND they were in their 40’s, but did they make a mark with a goal? We will soon we will find out in the list below of the Oldest footballers to score in Premier League.
10 Oldest footballers to score in Premier League
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So without further delay let us count down 10 oldest footballers to score in Premier League.
10. Les Ferdinand -Bolton – 37 years and 268 days – 2004
Starting off the list with the oldest footballers to score in Premier League with former England international superstar Les Ferdinand. He played as a striker for quite a number of football clubs all mostly in the Premier League.
Ferdinand is now the current coach and also Director of Football over at Queens Park Rangers, which by the way were recently relegated back to the Championship.
Les makes this list after scoring a ripper goal for Bolton in the Premier League at the age of 37 in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, This late 90th minute goal earned Bolton a well earned draw against the Red Devils in 2004.
9. Peter Schmeichel – Aston Villa – 37 years and 336 days – 2001
Peter Schmeichel a retired Danish International professional goalkeeper is mostly remembered for his time with English club Manchester United, There he was named as the World’s Best Goalkeeper for the years 1992 and 1993.
He then captained the 1999 Manchester United team which went onto win the UEFA Champions League and complete the treble. But not only was he known for his spectacular saves but also for his scoring ability, which was a total of 11 goals in his footballing career.
Schmeichel also played for Premier League Clubs Aston Villa and Manchester City. he also scored a goal at the age of 37 during a game between Manchester United and Aston Villa and then against Everton in a game in which his side won 3-2.
8. Gary Speed – Bolton – 37 years 351 Days – 2007
Gary Speed was a Welsh ex-footballer and manager. As a player he is most remembered for his spell with Leeds United were he won the English Football league First division Championship in 1992 and also during his time with Newcastle United.
He started off his career in 1988 and later retired in 2010. In the very year he was appointed the manager of Sheffield United but later was named coach of the Wales national team. 11 months later speed passed on.
His last premier league goal is what puts his name on this list and it came at the time when Speed was 37 years and 351 days old against Reading in a 3-0 victory during his time with Bolton Wanderers.
7. Mick Harford – Wimbledon- 38 years and 34 days – 1997
Michael Gordon who is commonly known as Mick Harford is a former English Footballer who is currently retired, he is currently the head of recruitment for Championship side Millwall.
Mick Harford today makes our list of the 10 Oldest footballers to score in Premier League following his goal scored for Wimbledon in the Premier League in a 1-1 draw against West Ham United in 1997 at the age of 38 years and 34 days making him one of the oldest players to have ever scored in the Premier League.
Harford was a well traveled striker who played for 11 football clubs and Wimbledon was his eleventh and final club he played for in his career before retiring, Mick Harford is currently 56 years of age.
6. Graham Alexander – Burnley – 38 years and 67 days – 2009
in sixth is Former English footballer Graham Alexander, who is currently the manager of Fleetwood Town club.
Graham Alexander makes the list of the 10 Oldest footballers to score in Premier League after scoring a goal for Burnley in 2009 at the age of 38 years and 67 days in the Premier League, he was renowned for his penalty kicks and brilliant technique by using the outside of his foot instead of his inside foot. Graham is currently 43 years of age.
5. Kerimonglu Tugay – Blackburn Rovers – 38 years and 98 days – 2008
In fifth place is Kerimonglu Tugay who is a former Turkish footballer and played most of career with Galatasaray and Blackburn Rovers.
Tugay was a quality mid field player and back in the days Sir Alex Ferguson suggested that if he were ten years younger, Tugay’s ability would make him an ideal player for the Old Trafford team. At the age of 38 and 98 days old Tugay scored his last premier league goal for Blackburn Rovers in a game against Portsmouth.
4. Mark Hughes – Blackburn Rovers – 38 years and 149 days – 2002
In fourth place is former Welsh professional footballer Mark Hughes who is know a renowned Manager for Stoke City. He was one of the players who had really played for top flight clubs with the likes of Manchester United were he spent most of his successful years and also played for Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Southampton and Everton to mention a few.
He had made a total of 606 appearances at club level with a total of 164 goals. His last premier league goal was when he was 38 years and 149 days old during his time with Blackburn Rovers in a game against Leicester City were his side lost 1-2.
3. Stuart Pearce – West Ham – 38 years and 215 days – 2000
Stuart Pearce makes the list at number three on the list with the oldest footballers to score in Premier League. Stuart Pearce is a former English defender. He spent his footballing career with the likes of Newcastle United, Manchester City and West Ham United.
Stuart Pearce was really at his peak and most recognized during his time with Nottingham Forest were he captained the side frequently and became the most capped international. At the age of 38 and 215 days with his spell with the Hammers scored his last Premier league goal in the year 2000 in a game against Southampton were his side was victorious.
2. Ryan Giggs – Man Utd – 39 years and 86 days – 2013
Former Manchester United and Wales player Ryan Giggs but now Manchester United Assistant manager also finds himself on second place on the list with the oldest footballers to score in Premier League.
The Welsh man was born in the city of Cardiff but later moved to Manchester and started his Career with Manchester City as a youth player but at the age of 14 he moved over to Manchester United and since his debut in the year 1991 he spent the rest of his career with Manchester United were he stayed as a first team player for 23 years.
Ryan Giggs last premier league goal at the age of 39 was against Queens Park Rangers in a game in which Manchester United won with a 2-0 full time scoreline.
1. Teddy Sheringham – West Ham – 40 years and 268 days – 2006
Teddy Sheringham makes it into first place on list with the oldest footballers to score in Premier League. Sheringham scored a goal at the age of 40 years and 268 days in a game his Hammers side played against Portsmouth on Boxing day which was only a consolation goal as his side lost 1-2 in the year 2006.
Teddy Sheringham is now a retired footballer and current manager for Stevenage. Teddy played for Tottenham Hotspurs, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest to mention a few. During his time with Manchester United he was named PFA players Player of the year in the year 2001.
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