Northern Ireland have been blessed with some players with outstanding longevity...
The following Players represented (Northern) Ireland beyond their fortieth year.
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Player |
Date |
Age |
Absolute Days |
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Born |
Last Cap |
Years |
Days |
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24/08/1893 |
11/03/1936 |
42 |
199 |
15540 |
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12/06/1945 |
12/06/1986 |
# |
41 |
0 |
14975 |
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31/07/1844 |
* |
11/04/1885 |
40 |
254 |
14864+ |
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31/12/1843 |
* |
23/02/1884 |
40 |
54 |
14664+ |
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04/09/1971 |
11/10/2011 |
40 |
37 |
14647 |
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29/01/1883 |
03/03/1923 |
40 |
33 |
14643 |
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19/06/1864 |
21/03/1904 |
39 |
275 |
14520 |
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30/09/1977 |
02/06/2017 |
39 |
245 |
14490 |
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06/08/1891 |
20/10/1930 |
39 |
75 |
14320 |
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* Exact date of birth unconfirmed, the recorded date is the latest they could have been born. Wilson is believed to have been considerably older than noted above.
# Jennings' final cap was gained on his 41st birthday against Brazil at Mexico 86. At the time that made him the oldest player to appear at a World Cup finals, though the record has since been surpassed by Cameroon's Roger Milla. Jennings remains second in the list.
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Ireland's oldest confirmed debutant was Jack Henderson, though Matt Wilson is believed to have been older by "several months".
At 38 years and 283 days, (Northern) Ireland's oldest scorer is believed to be Archie Goodall.
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Ireland's oldest confirmed debutant was Jack Henderson, though Matt Wilson is believed to have been older by "several months".
At 38 years and 283 days, (Northern) Ireland's oldest scorer is believed to be Archie Goodall.
In addition, Patsy Gallagher/Gallacher (40 years, 272 days) and Billy Lacey (40 years, 229 days) played for the Irish Free State beyond their 40th birthdays.
More information may be added to this article as it becomes available.
More information may be added to this article as it becomes available.
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