On June 19th, Portugal faced the Czech Republic in Group F of the European Championship. Pepe, at 41 years old, and Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39, started the match. Pepe became the oldest player to ever appear in the European Championship at 41 years and 113 days, while Ronaldo sits at 3rd on the list at 39 years and 134 days.
Portugal’s game against Czech Republic was the last match of the first round of the European Championship. Ronaldo’s presence on the starting lineup drew attention as he is 39 years and 134 days old but still retains a good athletic state. He is the 3rd oldest player in European Championship history. His teammate Pepe, at 41 years and 113 days old, is the oldest player ever to appear in the tournament. Both veterans are facing their last European Championship.
Top 10 Oldest Players in European Championship History
1. Pepe (Euro 2024) 41 years and 113 days2. Kíli (Euro 2016) 40 years and 86 days3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Euro 2024) 39 years and 134 days4. Lothar Matthäus (Euro 2000) 39 years and 91 days5. Thomas Olsen (Euro 1988) 38 years and 308 days6. Luka Modrić (Euro 2024) 38 years and 280 days7. Robin Olsen (Euro 2021) 38 years and 278 days8. Gary Hilton (Euro 1988) 38 years and 271 days9. Ivica Vastić (Euro 2008) 38 years and 257 days10. Jens Lehmann (Euro 2008) 38 years and 232 days
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