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While most peoples eyes will be on the young players, we will take a look at the oldest players in the World Cup.there are a few players who have been a part of their national set up for a long time. These veterans have tirelessly served their country for years and will make their last bow in this years tournament. Heres the list:
#6 Miroslav Klose
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Age: 36
Country: Germany
Caps: 132
Iconic German striker Miroslav Klose will participate in his fourth and final World Cup this year and will look to break Ronaldos record of 15 World Cup goals. Klose has performed consistently in every World Cup he has participated in and will be determined to go out with a bang in this years tournament.
#5 Gianluigi Buffon
Age: 36
Country: Italy
Caps: 140
The Italy skipper who is as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time will participate in his fourth World Cup this year. Buffon, who lifted the World Cup with the Azzuri in 2006, will undoubtedly be the most important member of the squad in the tournament.
#4 Giorgos Karagounis
Age: 37
Country: Greece
Caps: 136
Legendary Greek footballer Giorgos Karagounis, who is captaining his side in this years tournament, is one of the World Cups golden oldies. Karagounis, who famously lifted the European Championship with his country in 2004, will be an important player for Greece in the tournament.
#3 Noel Valladres
Age: 37
Country: Honduras
Caps: 122
Honduras skipper Noel Valladares, who is his countrys second most capped player, has been a part of the national setup since 2010 and has been his countrys first choice keeper for over a decade. The 2014 World Cup began rather badly for the veteran, who accidentally scored an own goal in recent the 3-1 loss against France.
#2 Mario Yepes
Age: 38
Country: Columbian
Caps: 99
Columbia skipper Mario Yepes is the second oldest player in this years tournament and also the oldest outfield player. Yepes will be representing his country in the World Cup for the first time and will retire from football after the tournament.
#1 Faryd Mondragon
Age: 42
Country: Columbia
Caps: 50
The goalkeeper has been a part of the Columbia national team since 1993 and will become the oldest player in the World Cups history if he starts for his country in Brazil. Mondragon has stated that this tournament will be his last and will permanently hang up his boots once the World Cup is over.
