At this Euro Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo undoubtedly steals the spotlight with his numerous records, but Pepe’s return to the squad opens up opportunities for the veteran to create even more astonishing milestones.
Now 41 years old, Pepe is poised to set several age-related records, which could include:
1. Oldest goalscorer – The current record holder is Ivica Olić, who scored at the age of 38 years and 257 days during Euro 2008.
2. Oldest goalscorer in a final – Leonardo Bonucci holds the record from Euro 2020, scoring at 34 years and 71 days.
3. Oldest outfield player – Lothar Matthäus set the mark at the 2000 FIFA World Cup at 39 years and 91 days. This is the record that Pepe has the best chance of breaking.
4. Oldest player in a Euro Cup final – Jens Lehmann was 38 years and 232 days when he played in the 2008 final.
5. Oldest player to win the Euro Cup – Arnold Mühren achieved this in 1988 at the age of 27 years and 23 days.