The Veterans XI: 11 footballers over the age of 35 who are still playing

Left-forward - Didier Drogba - Phoenix Rising

Drogba continues to play, even at the age of 40.

The Ivorian has had a splendid career with Chelsea, as the 'late bloomer' won the club its very first UEFA Champions League title in 2012. One of the most iconic and prolific strikers of the modern era, Drogba has the ability to develop some of the most technical attacking opportunities inside the box.

The Ivory Coast star is also a set-piece specialist and will surely be taking the free kicks for this particular team along with Xavi Hernandez.

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Center Forward - Zlatan Ibrahimovic - LA Galaxy

Zlatan will make a great addition to the team.

The Swedish striker recently completed his 500th career goal while playing for LA Galaxy, and is often considered as one of the greatest strikers of the modern era. Zlatan, at the age of 37 does not have any plans for retiring, as he keeps getting better by every single match that he has to play.

His position as a centre-forward can always vary, as he does hold the ability to change his position on either side of the attacking options.

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Right Forward - Franck Ribery - FC Bayern

Ribery remains a top player, even at the age of 35

One of the greatest French forwards of all time, Ribery is surely a winger who has more skills than any other player of his age. Quick, skilful, creative and everything else that a complete footballer should be, Ribery has been one of the most important players in the history of Bayern.

Forming an alliance with his fellow teammate Arjen Robben, the Frenchmen was able to secure a UEFA Champions League title for his team in 2013, a prowess that earned him the Ballon d'Or nomination.

Ribery could easily be one of the most important players in this particular lineup, as goals are what we really need.