Ronaldo and Messi among 66 players with 1,000+ appearances

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luka Modric are included in a list of 66 footballers who have made over 1,000 career appearances, demonstrating exceptional longevity in their careers. The list, reported by Planet Football, features players from various positions, including goalkeepers, midfielders, defenders, and forwards.

Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio tops the ranking with 1,449 appearances, having debuted in 1997 and primarily playing for Cruzeiro. Peter Shilton follows with 1,387 appearances from 1966 to 1997, representing clubs like Leicester City and Nottingham Forest.

Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third with 1,343 appearances, the highest among outfield players, having played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr. Lionel Messi is sixth with 1,215 appearances, including 778 for Barcelona and 75 for Paris Saint-Germain.

Luka Modric is ninth with 1,178 appearances, featuring prominently for Real Madrid and the Croatian national team. Other notable players include Rogério Ceni and Paul Bastock, emphasizing the dedication required to reach this milestone.