Top 5 players over 30 in 2013

1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (32)

The striker’s skills on the ball and the things he can do can be only matched by his quick one-liners. The Swede’s ego is as big as the man himself, but the one thing that sets him apart is his sheer talent. Yes, he might be the most egoistic man in world football, but the variety in his trophy cabinets cannot be matched by anyone. The Big Swede has won the Serie A, Eredivisie, La Liga and more recently the Ligue 1 title.

Last season he scored 30 goals in 33 matches for PSG and doesn’t seem in the mood to stop this season. He has deadly ability from any range, boasts immaculate close control and has forged a wonderful partnership with new colleague Edinson Cavani.

The current season has seen him notch 15 goals already in 18 games in the league for PSG and his partnership with Edinson Cavani, without much competition from the other teams, will most likely continue the havoc and land the league title for the second successive year.

The only thing that will probably dampen the Swede’s New Year’s celebration will be the fact that he won’t be gracing the World Cup finals this year in Brazil. Certainly, it won’t be the same without the PSG striker as voiced by the striker himself.

“One thing is for sure,” Ibrahimovic said in his post-match press conference after losing the qualifiers against Portugal. “A World Cup without me is nothing to watch, so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup.”

Other notable name who provided crucial contribution to the team are: Xabi Alonso (32), Hugo Campagnaro (33), Andrea Barzagli (32), Diego Lopez (32), Victor Valdes (31), Gianluigi Buffon (35)