5 outfield players who have played beyond the age of 40

#2 Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs holds the record for most number of appearances at Manchester United

The Welshman is definitely one of the best players to have graced the Premier League. Having begun his youth career at cross-town rivals Manchester City, Giggs moved to Manchester United as a 14-year-old in 1987 and the rest as they is history.

His abilities on the pitch were unparalleled and he formed an integral part of the dominant United team under Sir Alex Fergusson that tormented teams across the globe.

Born on 29^th November 1973, the Welshman bowed out of football at the age of 40 after having amassed a whopping 963 appearances for the Manchester giants and scoring 168 goals in the process; a man who has won everything there is on offer in club football.

While a younger Giggs was full of athleticism and verve, he evolved his game as age caught up with him and remained an attacking threat to the opposition.

Even when he represented his side at the age of 40, he did not look out of place in a game believed to be for the young blood, he was a constant menace to the opposition defence and retained the ability to turn the game on the course of its head.