A football players is said to be at his peak at the age of 27/28, During this period of time it is well expected to have experienced a lot while building their career, as time goes on they tend to be less stronger, slower and little efficient while on the pitch which results to retirement of some of the players at their early thirties. Some however, are technically improving not considering their age which have prove about their status for which they could be on the squad list of their country. It tells us age is just a number. As we awaits their arrival at Russia for the world cup which will commenced in the 14th of June 2018, Here are list of ten players who are called up in their country. 10 . ***Willy Caballero*** ![1528434739_200px-Willy_Caballero_20180106.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528434739_200px-Willy_Caballero_20180106.jpg) [Source](https://s33.postimg.cc/xzn6ucw8v/200px-_Willy_Caballero_20180106.jpg) The Argentine goalkeeper is set to replace the man united second goalkeeper (Sergio Romero) after he picked up an injury which is the main reason he is ruled out of the list. Willy Caballero is presently the second choice of the Chelsea football club. 9 . ***Brad Jones (36)*** Australia ![1528435367_images-7.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528435367_images-7.jpg) [Source](https://s33.postimg.cc/3w8o2jqgf/images-7.jpg) The former liverpool and Middlesbrough's goalkeeper will also be playing for his nation side Australia, he is selected as a solid replacement for the goalkeeper of Brighton's Mathew . Despite never appearing for World Cup tournament although he was selected among the 2010 squad, but due to his ill son who was diagnosed of leukemia, he had to withdraw from the squad. 8 . ***Bruno Alves (36)*** Portugal ![1528435537_images-10.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528435537_images-10.jpg) [Source](https://s33.postimg.cc/spi83d9in/images-10.jpg) The Portuguese defender among successors of the European tournament, As a vital defender in the defense line who has a total cap of 95 making him the sixth most capped player All-time for the Portuguese national team. He is currently playing for Rangers, a Scottish premiership team. Lets hope he attain a 100cap this summer in the world cup. 7 . ***Felipe Baloy (37)*** Panama ![1528435828_images-5.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528435828_images-5.jpg) [Source](https://s33.postimg.cc/gp1dg6h5b/images-5.jpg) Felipe Baloy as the country captain has reached 101 international caps, he is the sixth most capped player of all time with an impressing career since 2001. He plays for the Guatemalan club Municipal, As a dependable experienced defender he will surely perform in this tournament being the first ever world cup they will be featuring. 6 . ***Jose Jesus De Corona (37)*** Mexico ![1528436157_images_(1).jpeg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528436157_images_(1).jpeg) [Source](https://goo.gl/images/hPMejf) The Mexican keeper Corona, is talented keeper Mexico has produced, he was the second choice of Guillermo Ochoa in the 2014 world cup. He has 51 caps for his country with an impressing career winning the CONCACAF Champions League medal and an Olympic gold medal from London 2012, I hope he won't settle for less in Russia 2018. 5 . ***Blaz Perez (37)*** Panama ![1528436278_download_(1).jpeg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528436278_download_(1).jpeg) [Source](https://goo.gl/images/Gx2U63) Perez is one of the second oldest player in the Panama squad having started his professional career in 1998. He is plays the striking position, He has a total of 116 caps being the third most capped player of his country with 43 goals. He is a consistent striker with his amazing moves. Hope he performs well against England in their first match in the World Cup. 4 . ***Tim Cahill (38)*** Australia ![1528435954_images-9.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528435954_images-9.jpg) [Source](https://s33.postimg.cc/elqy869j3/images-9.jpg) A man of no introduction, Tim Cahill is an Australian legend, who has been consistent over years. He his popularly known during his spell in Everton with over 200 league games scoring 56 premier league goals. He has made 105 appearances for Australia national team with 50 goals scored, including goals at the 2006,2010 and 2014 world cup. If he scores in Russia 2018 he will join Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose scoring in four consecutive world cup completion. 3 . ***Sergei Ignashevic (38)*** Russia ![1528436430_unnamed.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528436430_unnamed.jpg) [Source](https://goo.gl/images/B1sA8x) Ignashevic will be the oldest defender in the Russia 2018 world cup he wasn't expecting the call-up not until the injury of Ruslan Kambolov. Ignashevic made 120 appearances making him the most capped all time player for Russia and a reliable defender. He would be 39 by July 15 a day before the world cup final. Let hope his country reaches the final so he can celebrate in a new dimension. 2 . ***Rafael Marquez (39)*** Mexico ![1528436603_images_(2).jpeg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528436603_images_(2).jpeg) [Source](https://goo.gl/images/m39C69) The former Barcelona player has earned himself a place in the Russia 2018 world cup,due to his position, which he plan to retire after the tournament. Marquez has made 143 appearances for the Mexican National team which spanned for 2 decades. He has participated in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 world cup. With their performance in the world cup can earn Marquez an emotional moment for all Mexican fans. 1 . ***Essam El-Hadary (45)*** Egypt ![1528435241_Egypt-web.jpg](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528435241_Egypt-web.jpg) [Source](https://s33.postimg.cc/vwcrmiwe7/Egypt-web.jpg) The 45 year old Goal keeper is the oldest player who will be playing in Russia. He is best known as a skilled goalkeeping and consistency proving himself as the first choice. He played his first professional match back in 1993 and was called up for Egypt just a few years later in 1996. Also he had won so many trophies with African club he played for. He his one of the most capped players of Egypt with 158 appearance. Let hope and wish all this veteran players a joyous stay and best of luck in their games at Russia. Your sport analyst @afefe ![1528437403_20180528_080414_0001.png](https://sprtshub.io/resources/assets/img/images/posts/1528437403_20180528_080414_0001.png) Image credit - @afefe