Ten Footballers Still Active Since 2006 World Cup

A report highlights ten footballers who are still playing professionally two decades after the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany. The players include Luka Modric from Croatia, who played a key role in the tournament and later inspired Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final; Lionel Messi from Argentina, who won multiple Ballon d'Or awards and the 2022 FIFA World Cup; and Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, who became the all-time leading scorer in international football.

Other notable players include Sergio Ramos from Spain, a cornerstone of Spain's golden generation; Oscar Ustari and Guillermo Ochoa from Argentina and Mexico, respectively, both of whom have had long careers as goalkeepers; Lukasz Fabianski from Poland; Lukas Podolski from Germany, who won the 2014 World Cup; Roque Santa Cruz from Paraguay; and Jo Montiel, also from Paraguay. These players exemplify extraordinary longevity in their football careers, remaining active as they approach their 40s.