Cristiano Ronaldo turned 41 on February 5th. The Al Nassr striker surprises the world with his physical condition. CR7 continues to be a decisive footballer and a difficult attacker to stop. But Ronaldo isn't the only veteran footballer who continues to play at a high competitive level. It's likely that Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't have the same top speed as in his younger years. CR7 himself has long since moved away from the wing to start increasingly closer to the opponent's goal. The Portuguese forward has added other qualities to his game. Cristiano Ronaldo has played 22 matches this season. The Portuguese striker has accumulated 1,917 minutes on the pitch with Al Nassr. CR7 has scored 18 goals and provided 3 assists so far this season. Ronaldo remains a decisive player despite his age. Footballers over 40 years old: Aside from goalkeepers and players who don't play in the top division, there are several footballers over 40 who remain active in prestigious tournaments worldwide. The most prominent of them all is Luka Modric. The former Real Madrid player is 40 years old and currently plays for AC Milan. The Croatian midfielder has played 25 matches for the Italian club, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists (1,874 minutes on the field). Other players who play in top leagues include Raul Albiol (40 years old; 7 matches played with Pisa), James Milner (40 years old; 16 matches played with Brighton), Santi Cazorla (41 years old; 13 matches played with Real Oviedo), Dante (42 years old; 8 matches played with Nice), and Thiago Silva (41 years old; 4 matches played with Porto). Andre-Pierre Gignac, also 40 years old, plays in Liga MX. The French striker for Tigres UANL played 15 games in the Apertura 2025 and so far has played 1 game in the Clausura 2026 and another game in the Concacaf Champions League.