LUKA MODRIC SURPASSED FERENC PUSKAS
Modrić, the all-time oldest Real Madrid player
Luka Modrić became the oldest ever player in Real Madrid history after his appearance in La Liga game vs Celta (2-1) at the age of 39 years 40 days. He made a decisive assist to Vinicius just 3 minutes after coming on from bench.
Modrić surpassed the Ferenc Puskás’ record that stood since May 1966. Puskás has appeared with Los Blancos for the last time at 39 years 36 days in the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg vs Betis (2-3).
| REAL | MADRID | OLDEST | PLAYERS | |||
| Player | Nationality | Age | Game | Competition | Date | |
| 1 | Luka Modrić | Croatia | 39-040 | Celta 2-1 | NL | 19/10/2024 |
| 2 | Ferenc Puskás | Spain | 39-036 | Betis 2-3 | NC | 08/05/1966 |
| 3 | Paco Buyo | Spain | 38-063 | Albacete 2-0 | NL | 16/03/1996 |
| 4 | Jerzy Dudek | Poland | 38-059 | Almería 8-1 | NL | 21/05/2011 |
| 5 | Alfredo Di Stéfano | Spain | 37-328 | Inter 1-3 | EC | 27/05/1964 |
| 6 | Paco Gento | Spain | 37-212 | Chelsea 1-2 | CWC | 21/05/1971 |
| 7 | Miguel Ángel | Spain | 37-157 | Sporting Gijon 1-3 | LC | 30/05/1985 |
NL = National League, NC = National Cup, LC = League Cup, EC = European Cup, CWC = Cup Winners’ Cup