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Australia's Tim Cahill, left, fights for the ball with Japan's Marcus Tulio Tanaka during their soccer match for the World Cup Asia final qualifying in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. (AP Ph,oto/Shizuo Kambayashi)
Australia’s best footballers have hit the thirties and are past their prime. Or are they?
Harry Kewell (31) has played magnificent football at Turkish club Galatasaray, which has resurrected his playing career after terrible injuries took away the best of him.
It’s only Harry’s second season at the Turkish giants and he has already become a fan favourite.
His goals have been crucial for the club’s push for a league title and in the club’s run to Europa League success.
I believe that Kewell. who will be 35 come the 2014 World Cup, will be at his best come South Africa next year and it’s his last chance to show everyone that he can play football. Let’s just pray that the Golden Boy of Australian football doesn’t get injured and goes off with a well deserved BANG!
Tim Cahill (30) has been this countries’ best footballer in the last four years and his performances at Everton are just getting better and better.
He is the key player in David Moyes team, and has proven himself to be one of the English Premier Leagues’ best players.
He will be a crucial part of the Socceroos team at the upcoming World Cup and we all hope he will show the world he is worthy of playing at the biggest stage week in week out and that everyone can see that Aussies can play the beautiful game.
Captain Lucas Neil (31) is never questionable.
He has captained Blackburn and West Ham UTD, and now at Everton, he is slowly fitting into the team after almost joining Atletico Madrid in the Spanish La Liga.
Neil’s leadership will be vital next year.
His cool and calm character shows he is serious about his football and a true role model for kids. Defenders seem to hit their prime in their early thirties, so we hope Neil’s best is yet to come.
Marko Bresciano (29) will be thirty come the World Cup, and we all hope he gets back into form.
His match-winning performances will be invaluable to the team, but it seems Marko has lost alot of passion for the game and is well past his best.
It’s a shame because he had the potential to be one of the best in the Serie A.
Blackburn Rovers teammates Bret Emerton (30) and Vinnie Grella (30) will be key players in the squad. But injury problems have been a issue for the two and big game match fitness will be valuable.
Legendary goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (37) and the tireless Scott Chiperfield, who will be 34 at the end of the month, are excellent examples.
I hope the boys are like red wine and get better by age.
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