Timeless XI: The legends who keep going

DM: Juan Sebastian Veron – Estudiantes

Yes, he’s still going! The Argentinian legend is now 39 and after a mostly unhappy spell in England and a quick loan to Inter Milan, decided to come home in 2006 and has remained ever since. He now occupies a role as a player and director of sports. La Brujita (the little witch) has enjoyed a career as one of the best footballing brains to ever approach the game; his measured approach and devastating long range shooting was always a joy to watch.

http://youtu.be/AFIlfX8vGXc

DM: Andrea Pirlo – Juventus

People have been raving about Andrea Pirlo’s rebirth at the 2012 European Championship but in reality his form enjoyed a huge upturn as soon as he left AC Milan to join Antonio Conte’s Juve. The manager pushed Pirlo further back and let him instigate attacks dictate the play while instructing Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal to do the grafting in midfield. In our eyes, Pirlo will always be remembered for the impeccable reverse pass which led to Fabio Grosso’s goal against Germany in the 2006 World Cup. Beautiful.

http://youtu.be/YVznc0Qo0EI

LAM: Ryan Giggs – Manchester United

Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs OBE holds the record number of appearances for Manchester United, the record number of appearances for any player in the Champions League and during his time at Man United, he has seen 15 different managers at Man City & played 37 Manchester derbies. The man is quite simply a force of nature and this infograph we built describes it well.

RAM: Francesco Totti – Roma

Another one-man club, Francesco Totti is a remarkable footballer. Now 37, he continues to be a starter for the Rome club and continues to put in sumptuous performances, this season alone he has registered 5 goals and 7 assists in 16 appearances in a side which until very recently was challenging for the Serie A title. This volley against Sampdoria tells you all you need to know about his main forte, his technique.

http://youtu.be/G0GyYaI6DoU