The oldest Premier League goalscorers as James Milner joins list | OneFootball

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·31. August 2025

The oldest Premier League goalscorers as James Milner joins list

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James Milner continues to defy the the norm when it comes to Premier League longevity. The Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder is into a record-extending 24th campaign in the Premier League and has no plans to slow down just yet.

The veteran scored from the penalty spot during Brighton’s 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday, equaling from 12 yards as the Seagulls secured a comeback win.


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Milner’s goal was his first since joining Brighton from Liverpool in 2023 and a welcome moment after missing much of last season through injury. It was a first goal for Milner in the Premier League since 2019/20 and one that catapults the midfielder into the list of the oldest Premier League goalscorers.

The 39-year-old – who is also closing in on the Premier League’s all-time appearance record – moves up to second on the list, behind only ex-Portsmouth forward Teddy Sheringham.

The latter remains the only player to have scored a Premier League goal after their 40th birthday. Could Milner, who celebrates that birthday in January, match that feat?

The oldest goalscorers in Premier League history

  • Teddy Sheringham – 40 years 08 months 24 days
  • James Milner – 39 years 07 months 27 days
  • Dean Windass – 39 years 07 months 21 days
  • Thiago Silva – 39 years 06 months 16 days
  • Ashley Young – 39 years 04 months 25 days
  • Ryan Giggs – 39 years 02 months 25 days
  • Stuart Pearce – 38 years 07 months 01 day
  • Graham Alexander – 38 years 06 months 00 days
  • Mark Hughes – 38 years 04 months 26 days
  • Jamie Vardy – 38 years 04 months 07 days

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