The majority of athletes quit at the age of 30 for various reasons including fitness issues, injuries, settling down and progressing to the coaching level.
To stay fit past 30 years demand a lot of dedication, strict training and diets.
TeamKenya.co.ke looks at some of the oldest players expected to feature in the 2022/20223 Premier League season.
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Jamie Vardy (35 years) Leicester City
The 2019/20 Golden Boot winner has enjoyed eight top-flight seasons in the English Premier League.
Vardy joined Leicester in the 2014/2015 season and has made a total of 270 appearances scoring 133 goals.
During his time in the Premier League, the England international won the league in the 2015/16 season and was also named Premier League player of the season in 2016.
Vicente Guaita (35 years) Crystal Palace
The Spanish goalkeeper began his Premier League career in the 2018/2019 season after signing for Crystal Palace.
In his four seasons at Palace, Guaita has made a total of 122 appearances where he has kept only 36 clean sheets.
Hugo Lloris (35 years) Tottenham
The French international has been in the Premier League since 2012 when he signed for Tottenham Hotspurs.
Hugo Lloris made his international debut for France on 11 March 2004 in a friendly against Germany.
During his career as a goalkeeper, he led France to lift the World Cup in 2018.
Kasper Schmeichel (35 year) Leicester
The Danish goalkeeper has had quite a long career in the Premier League since 2002 when he signed for Manchester City.
in 2011, he joined Leicester City where he has played for 12 years winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield.
Some reports suggest that the Leicester captain might be leaving for the French League after making 479 appearances for The Foxes.
In the history of Leicester, Schmeichel is the third player with the most appearances.
James Milner (36 years) Liverpool
James Milner is highly rated for his versatility.
Milner made his first Premier League appearance in the 2002/2003 season playing for Leeds.
During his time in the Premier League Milner has made 588 appearances having played for five teams – Leeds, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle United.
He has won every single title in England. From the Charity Cup, Carabao Cup, FA, EPL league and Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo (36 years) Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo has only played for Manchester United in his time in the Premier League having signed for the Red Devils back in 2003.
Ronaldo played for United for six seasons before leaving for Real Madrid and made his comeback to England in 2021.
The 36-year-old forward has 226 appearances in the Premier League and has scored a total of 102 goals.
Recent reports suggest that the Portuguese forward plans to leave Manchester United as he seeks to play in the Champions League
Some of the accolades Ronaldo has been able to achieve while in the Premier League include winning the Champions League, premier league winner, golden boot and player of the season.
Tiago Silva (37 years) Chelsea
Tiago Silva is one of Chelsea's most experienced players.
The 37-year-old defender joined The Blues in 2021 after leaving French League 1 champion PSG.
Since his debut in the Premier League Tiago has been able to win the Champions League trophy. He has made a total of 55 appearances in the Premier League with 20 clean sheets.
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