Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: The best players to carry on into their forties
Briefly

As Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates turning 40, he remains a prolific scorer for Al-Nassr, showing no signs of slowing down. This article reflects on his enduring career alongside other veteran players like Romario and Gianluigi Buffon, who also found success well beyond their thirties. Romario's controversial goal tally and Buffon's impressive achievements as a goalkeeper illustrate how age can be defied in football. Ronaldo's performance at this age underlines the growing trend of athletes maintaining peak performance into their forties.
Ronaldo turns 40 today but is still scoring goals for Al-Nassr at a similar rate to his time with other top clubs, showing no sign of retiring.
Romario's pursuit of 1,000 career goals extended his playing career past 40 as he became one of Brazil's greatest players.
Gianluigi Buffon, recognized as one of the best goalkeepers ever, played until 44, demonstrating remarkable longevity in professional football.
Ronaldo is not alone in continuing to excel in football past 40, joining a legacy of legendary veteran players.
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