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Top 5 Football Legends Who Retired As Veterans

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 2. Franz Beckenbauer

The man who is considered Johan Cruyff’s greatest rival, also retired when he was quite old. With one of the most successful careers in football history on his shoulders, Franz was still active past his 35 years of age. He decided to follow in Pele’s footsteps and play for the New York Cosmos.

When he retired, he was already 38 years old. Beckenbauer still remains as one of only three defenders who won the Ballon d’Or. His legend in German football still lives on to this day.

1.  Alfredo Di Stefano

The man whom both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo wish they could emulate as seasoned veterans. Alfredo Di Stefano’s sporting career has been one of the most incredible that anybody can remember. As the first massive football star in the world, Don Alfredo lived his best years as a player during his ’30s.

After a brilliant career in South American football, Di Stefano made the jump to the Spanish La Liga. He arrived when he was already 28 years old, but his better years were still ahead of him. Di Stefano retired as an Espanyol player when he was 39 years old and as one of Real Madrid’s greatest legends.

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