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Bosnia's Dzeko to join list of World Cup 40-year-olds
TL;DR
Edin Dzeko has been selected for Bosnia-Herzegovina's World Cup squad, making him one of the few players aged 40 or over to participate in the tournament. He joins an exclusive list that includes only Roger Milla as an outfield player over 40.
Key points
- Edin Dzeko selected for Bosnia-Herzegovina's World Cup squad
- Dzeko will be among players aged 40 or over at the tournament
- Roger Milla is the only outfield player over 40 to play in a World Cup
- Six goalkeepers have also played in World Cups after turning 40
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Dzeko currently plays for Schalke in Germany's second tier [Getty Images]
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is set to join an exclusive list of players aged 40 or over to play at a World Cup after being picked in Bosnia-Herzegovina's squad for this summer's tournament.
Cameroon forward Roger Milla is the only outfield player to have played at a World Cup after his 40th birthday, having appeared at and scored at the 1994 tournament.
There have also been six goalkeepers - Egypt's Essam el Hadary, who was 45 at the 2018 World Cup, Colombia's Faryd Mondragon, Northern Ireland's Pat Jennings, England's Peter Shilton, Italy's Dino Zoff and Tunisia's Ali Boumnijel.
Luka Modric, 40, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, are also expected to feature for Croatia and Portugal respectively this summer.
Q&A
Who are the oldest players to play in a World Cup?
The oldest outfield player is Roger Milla, who played at 42, while the oldest goalkeeper is Essam el Hadary, who was 45 during the 2018 World Cup.
What teams has Edin Dzeko played for in his career?
Edin Dzeko has played for several teams, including Manchester City and currently Schalke in Germany's second tier.
How many players over 40 have participated in World Cups?
Only Roger Milla has played as an outfield player over 40, while six goalkeepers have also achieved this feat.