The Football Addick

A footballers career is often short; in most cases players enjoy their best days during their twenties, before declining in performance when they enter their thirties. Football is undoubtedly a young man's game. Unfortunately for some players, their decline is both plain and sad to see. Footballers that have suffered such a decline include Fernando Torres and Michael Owen; both of which were forced to endure a number of injuries which depleted their footballing ability. But some footballers don't follow this trend. A number of players can actually be considered 'late bloomers': Those that aren't very good in their youth but thrive later on in their careers. This article will therefore consider the very best players currently playing in world football over the age of 35. Which two Spaniards make the list? Which Italian defender is rated at number 4? And is Zlatan Ibrahimovic ranked the best footballing veteran in the world? Find out the answer to all these ques...

I was watching Dortmund and AS Monaco contest their Champions League tie last week and I noticed something unusual. Unfortunately, the tie will probably be most noted for off-field incidents; where an explosion near the Dortmund bus prior to the game left Marc Bartra hospitalised. However, when their quarter final match-up was played, it was a thoroughly entertaining game with both teams showing a great deal of attacking flair. But the talent on show was not just limited to veteran professionals who have experienced occasions like this for years; three of the players on the pitch were teenagers.   18 year-old Kylian Mbappe terrorised the Dortmund defence from the outset as he bagged two goals. Ousname Dembele and Christian Pulisic were the other two teenagers on display and impressed themselves. Their notable displays on such a big stage made me think: Who are the most talented teenagers in world football? Do any of the three named above make the Top 5? Do any English ...