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EURO 2024: Oldest players to win UEFA Euro Cup

EURO 2024: Oldest players to win UEFA Euro Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his record 6th appearance in the tournament as he chases the record to become the oldest outfield player to win it

Forget sprinting youngsters, some footballers have defied the age and odds, winning the UEFA Euro Championship way past their prime. We’re talking experience over energy, and leadership on the pitch. That being said ahead of EURO 2024, let us take a look at the oldest players to win the Euro Cup.

Oldest players to win UEFA Euro

Dino Zoff is the oldest player to win the UEFA European Championship, winning the trophy with Italy at Euro 1980 at the age of 40 years and 128 days. Netherlands’ Arnold Mühren created history by winning the Euro in 1988 aged 37 years and 23 days. As the Euro 2024 final approaches, Ronaldo, reaching 39, prepares to change history one more.

If Portugal clinches the EURO 2024 title, Cristiano could also overtake Arnold Muhren (37 years and 23 days) as the second oldest player to win a European title. The Portugal star already won the tournament in 2016, which was his first international trophy.

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List of Oldest players to win UEFA Euro

PlayerCountryAgeEuro Edition
Dino ZoffItaly40 years, 128 days1980
Arnold MuhrenNetherlands37 years, 23 days1988
Frank RijkaardNetherlands30 years, 197 days1988
Riccardo FerriItaly30 years, 10 days1988
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