In today's football, there is a belief that few clubs hire and use older players. The reason? They are more prone to injuries and are less attractive in international markets, especially in Europe, where millions of euros for transfers are common before the start of each season.
Robert Carmona breaks all football records in this regard and, at 60 years old, continues to be active in the sport. He currently plays as a starting player in the Social and Sports Club "Hacele Un Gol A La Vida" in the fourth division of Uruguay, and he is an example for his teammates.
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The team he belongs to lost 3-1 against Unión de San José in the D Division; however, he can still shine as the oldest player in the world, which he feels comfortable with because he says he never stopped playing football like others probably did in 45 uninterrupted seasons.
Robert Carmona: The story behind the oldest player
His first professional experience was in 1976 when he was 15 years old in the Pan de Azúcar club in his home country. Later on, and up to the present day, he has played for 35 teams. Although he never made it to elite football, he was awarded by the Guinness World Records at the age of 45. The process to be recognized as such started in 2010 and ended in 2014, during which he had to provide photographic evidence of the clubs he represented.
Who is Robert Carmona?
Robert Carmona is a 60-year-old Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for the Social and Sports Club "Hacele Un Gol A La Vida". He is known worldwide for being the oldest player to practice the sport at a competitive level and for achieving a Guinness World Record for his longevity in the sport.