10 oldest footballers to score in the Premier League

Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand
Celebrating a goal with Alan Shearer

#2 Ryan Giggs - 39 years and 86 days (Manchester United)

Queens Park Rangers v Manchester United - Premier League
Celebrating his goal with Rooney

The former Manchester United and Wales player ranks 2nd in this list. Currently, the manager of Wales, Giggs spent 2 years at Manchester City before moving to United at a young age and the rest is history.

His last Premier League goal for the Red Devils came in 2013 against Queens Park Rangers with his side winning the game 2-0.


#1 Teddy Sheringham - 40 years and 268 days (West Ham)

West Ham United v Portsmouth
Celebrating his consolation goal

The former Englishman tops the list with his consolation goal coming for the Hammers on boxing day of 2006 against Portsmouth which ended 1-2.

He last managed ATK in the Indian Super League. Back in his footballing days, he would play as forward, more often as a second striker in his 24-year football career.

He has also been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2001 while playing for Manchester United.

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