The older stars of the English top tier.
Although football is all about looking to the future. here CaughtOffside brings you the 10 best Premier League players aged 30 or over.
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10. Mile Jedinak, Crystal Palace
The Eagles captain played a huge part in the South London club avoiding relegation last season and will be equally as important this time around in central midfield.
9. Gareth Barry, Everton
At 33-years-old the Englishman is certainly a veteran of the game and yet is good enough for Toffees manager Roberto Martinez to claim Barry is the best defensive midfielder in the division.
8. Per Mertesacker, Arsenal
May be criticised for his lack of pace and mobility, but the 30-year-old remains a key figure at the back for the Gunners as they continue to strive for success.
7. Tim Howard, Everton
Although he never made it at Manchester United the goalkeeper has been a true stalwart for the Merseysiders and for many Howard remains among the best stoppers in the league despite being 35-years-old.
6. Petr Cech, Chelsea
Another stopper now and although Cech can’t get in the Blues starting XI ahead of Thibaut Courtois, the 32-year-old would probably be good enough for most top sides.
5. Steven Gerrard, Liverpool
The captain is not as consistent this campaign as he was last and at 34-years-old Gerrard is certainly in his twilight years, but the former England skipper is still a superb passer of the ball.
4. Robin van Persie, Manchester United
After watching the striker’s shocking display at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday many would claim the 31-year-old shouldn’t be on this list at all, but van Persie still has world-class capabilities.
3. Yaya Toure, Manchester City
Keeping up the theme of great players not fulfilling their potential is this Ivory Coast international, although after scoring 20 league goals last season it’s clear the talent is there.
2. Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea
Started life as a central defender, but the Serbian is now a brilliant right-back who – in an unusual moment in the modern game – can defend as well as he attacks.
1. John Terry, Chelsea
Leading the way is another Blues star with Terry being among the best players in the division still despite now being 33-years-old.