As of 2025, Brad Friedel was the oldest player to feature in a UEFA Europa League game, aged 42 years and 173 days when he played in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in 2013. The oldest-ever outfield player was Joaquín, aged 41 years and 98 days when he featured for Real Betis against Ludogorets in 2022.
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Oldest players in UEFA Europa League history as of 2025
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UEFA. (May 20, 2025). Oldest players in UEFA Europa League history as of 2025 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1401854/oldest-players-europa-league/
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