Best footballer for every age 18-38.
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A look at the best footballer for each age group, starting with 18 and going all the way up to 38…
18 – Gedion Zelalem (Arsenal)
Widely regarded as one of the most exciting teenagers in the Premier League, Gedion Zelalem looks set for a big future at Arsenal after some fine performances on loan at Rangers.
19 – Anthony Martial (Manchester United)
The most expensive teenager ever, Anthony Martial may be the best 19-year-old in the world at the moment as he looks to shine for new club Manchester United.
20 – Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
Surely the best 20-year-old on the planet, Manchester City spent a whopping £49m on Raheem Sterling this summer, and he already looks worth the investment.
21 – Marquinhos (PSG)
Already a world class centre-back, PSG defender Marquinhos is unfortunate not to be a regular in the Ligue 1 giants’ team.
22 – Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Certainly the best 22-year-old in the world, Juventus starlet Paul Pogba is already one of the best players in the world after some stunning form in Serie A.
23 – Neymar (Barcelona)
A treble winner with Barcelona last season, Neymar has long been regarded as the finest young player in the world. At 23, he’s no longer a ‘wonderkid’, but is stil the top of his age group.
24 – Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
PFA Player of the Year, Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is another former prodigy who is now surely the best in the world at the age of 24.
25 – Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
Approaching his peak at the age of 25, Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller is one of the best attacking players in the world.
26 – Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
In narrowly ahead of other world class stars like Marco Reus and Alexis Sanchez, Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is arguably the best 26-year-old in the world right now.
27 – Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
The top scorer in the Premier League last season, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero seems just about top of the 27 age bracket.
28 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
The best footballer on the planet and perhaps of all time, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi beats many other big names as the best 28-year-old.
29 – Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
England’s record goalscorer, Wayne Rooney is still going strong at the age of 29 and remains one of the world’s best forwards.
30 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Another of the world’s best footballers, Real Madrid Galactico Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the best 30-year-old playing at the moment.
31 – Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
Still one of the world’s best playmakers, Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta shows no sign of slowing down like many do at his age.
32 – Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
Back to his best this season, Manchester City powerhouse Yaya Toure is surely a step above most 32-year-olds in world football right now.
33 – Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
One of the best strikers of his generation, PSG front-man Zlatan Ibrahimovic is certainly the finest 33-year-old in the world at the moment.
34 – John Terry (Chelsea)
At his commanding best for Chelsea last season, John Terry is still up there with the very best centre-backs in world football even at the age of 34.
35 – Steven Gerrard (LA Galaxy)
A player who could arguably still be a regular for Liverpool, veteran midfielder Steven Gerrard still possesses superb ability and energy at the age of 35.
36 – Andrea Pirlo (New York City)
A class act who could surely have stayed one more season at Juventus, Andrea Pirlo must be easily the best 36-year-old in the world, with many retiring younger than that.
37 – Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact)
With a hat-trick on his MLS debut, Didier Drogba is still going strong at the age of 37, and picked up another Premier League winners’ medal with Chelsea in May.
38 – Francesco Totti (AS Roma)
An incredible footballer and athlete, Francesco Totti remains a Roma regular even at the age of 38, establishing himself as an Italian football legend and world great.
