Goalkeeper against Rennes on Sunday night, José Fonte became the oldest scorer of the top 5 European leagues this season.
Scoring from a corner kick against Stade Rennais, the LOSC captain has scored 9 goals since his arrival in northern France. But the Mastino also became the oldest scorer in the European top 5, scoring at 38 years and 319 days. He is ahead of Portuguese friend Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), a scorer at 37 years and 246 days, and Riad Nouri (Ajaccio), who scored the goal at 37 years and 151 days.
38 – Older scorers in the 5 major European leagues this season:
José Fonte (Lille) – 38 years and 319 days🥇
Cristiano Ronaldo (Man United) – 37 years and 246 days🥈
Riad Nouri (Ajaccio) – 37 years and 151 days🥉Veteran. #LOSCSRFC pic.twitter.com/C4xvfKTXWq
– OptaJean (@OptaJean) November 6, 2022