Francesco Totti becomes oldest ever Champions League goalscorer

 

Francesco Totti has overtaken Ryan Giggs as the oldest player to score in the Champions League after his goal for AS Roma against Manchester City on Tuesday Sep 30,2014.

Totti produced an impressive chip over the body of Joe Hart after 23 minutes during the two side's Group E clash, therefore overtaking Ryan Giggs' previous record of 37 years and 289 days.

 

FrancescoTotti turned 38 on Saturday, and the goal marked his 17th career Champions League strike. 

GOLDEN OLDIES 

The six oldest Champions league scorers:

1. Francesco Totti, 38 years and 3 days (Manchester City v Roma, Sep 30 2014) 

2. Ryan Giggs, 37 years and 289 days   (Benfica v Manchester United, Sep 14 2011)

3. Filippo Inzaghi, 37 years and 86 days         (AC Milan v Real Madrid, Nov 3 2010)

4. Javier Zanetti, 37 years and 71 days       (Inter Milan v Tottenham, October 20 2010) 

5. Laurent Blanc, 36 years and 338 days (Boavista v Manchester United, Oct 20 2010)

6. Paolo Maldini, 36 years and 333 days       (AC Milan v Liverpool, May 25 2005)