2018 World Cup: 8 Oldest Footballers set to take part in the competition

#3 Sergei Ignashevich (38) - Russia

An injury to Kambolov earned him a place in the team

Having spent all his footballing career in Russia, Ignashevich will feel right at home once the tournament kicks off. The defender had announced his retirement from the international team, however, an injured Ruslan Kambolov meant that Ignashevich was called back for one last time, I guess...just never know these days.

He is one of the most experienced defender's Russia has and with 102 caps under his belt, he is also Russia's most capped player of all time.

Though it's highly unlikely, the central defender would love to reach the finals (15th July) a day after he turns 39. Who doesn't like a fairytale?