WHAT is the best age for a footballer?

Young, old, or somewhere in the middle? Footballers have a short career compared to most people, but even in the 15-20 years they spend as professionals, their strengths and weaknesses change dramatically. While the aging process ravages the body, experience enriches the mind. But is there such thing as the perfect age for football players? Is there a sweet spot where all players are at their physical and mental peak? Kick off! looked at the science and spoke to Gladbach star Oscar Wendt to find out: what is the best age to be a footballer?

Report by Constantin Stüve
Edit: David Jacobi

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