Italian football is not like any other of its counterparts. While the other top leagues often tend to get rid of their superstars once they reach the autumn years of their careers, Serie A embraces these old players who, on many occasions, turn out to be a shrewd piece of business for the clubs that decided to put their faith in them.
Perhaps it’s the slower and more technical nature of the Italian game but, whatever the reason, the addition of certain veterans in the past few seasons has definitely turned the league into arguably the most exciting in Europe. So let’s take a look at the Best XI Serie A players who are over the age of 35.
Goalkeeper: Samir Handanovic (Inter)
Since it’s not uncommon to see shot-stoppers extending their playing careers deep into their thirties, this position has unsurprisingly several contenders.
Although Gianluigi Buffon is arguably the best goalkeeper in the history of the sport, and Pepe Reina is enjoying a late resurgence at Lazio, Samir Handanovic remains the obvious pick.
The Inter captain is still one of the best goalkeepers in Italy, and is considered a vital part in Antonio Conte’s tactical system.
Samir Handanovic: Has kept more clean sheets (21) than any other Serie A goalkeeper since the start of the 2018/19 season
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— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) October 14, 2019
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