Pro Football Players Who Started Late

Football history is full stories about players start, success and failure until their career end. There are many opinions for playing soccer in early ages or getting too late. No one can decide which way is better because success has no age limits. Many players started late and get fame in a few years.

  • LUCA TONI

Started at the age of 23but achieved his targets at the age of 38.

  • MIROSLAV KLOSE

He wasa very famous player of soccer world cup in 2014. He had scored 16 goals in 4 world cups till 2016. He first participated in soccer at the age of 23.

  • DADO PRSO

Dado was a car mechanic and used to play football part time. He scored four goals at the age of 30.

  • IAN WRIGHT

Ian wright having a dramatic turn left football after a few attempts. He thought himself not fit for professional football and resigned. He got a chance in Premier League football and proved himself at the age of 28.

  • CHRIS WONDOLOWSKI

He got fame at the age of 29 when he scored 27 goals. It was a peak season in 2012.

  • ANTONIO DI NATALE

Antonio is another late comer in the soccer world. By the time his goal score increased. He has used his experience not physical power to improve the game. He performed nicely at the age of 32.

  • DIDIER DROGBA

One of the most influenced European player whose career ended early. He was a club player and scored 3 at the age of 24.

  • DARYL MURPHY

Playing form last 14 years, Murphy had scored 27 goals at the age of 32. His best performance was in 2013-2014.

  • RUNE BRATSETH

He was nominated as a “Golden Player” in Norway. He was given thetitle for his achievements and participation in 230 games.