Last update 17 December, 2021 by Alberto Llopis
Time passes quickly although in this case it seems that more than normal. Just 10 players from Argentina finalist of the World Cup 2014 they are still active. Have passed 7 years since the Argentines played that final that eluded them in Maracana against Germany but it seems that they have been more given than of 23 players that made up that squad, 13 they have already left football.
Players from Argentina finalist of the World Cup 2014 that are still active
Sergio Romero
The goalkeeper who had his moment of glory in the World Cup in Brazil 2014 in the penalty shootout, still active his 34 years in the ranks of Italian Venezia in Serie A.
Mariano Andujar
Another of the goalkeepers who was summoned with Argentina to the appointment of 2014. To the 38 years, continues to defend the framework of Estudiantes de la Plata.
Marcos Rojo
The defense of 31 years currently plays in the ranks of Boca Juniors.
Federico Fernandez
The center of 32 years currently defends the Newcastle Premier shirt.
Lucas Biglia
El mediocentro, holder for Alejandro Sabella (RIP) in that World Cup in Brazil, is still active in Turkish football in the ranks of the Fatih Karagümrük.
Enzo Perez
The midfielder of 35 years still active and very fit. Undisputed holder in River Plate
Leo Messi
Although many already considered it finished, Leo Messi to his 34 years still at the top. Ballon d'Or 2021, Argentine national team captain and PSG player. He captained his own to win the America Cup 2021.
Ángel Di María
The noodle to their 33 years also continues in all the high. Leo Messi's partner at PSG, He also continues giving everything to the albiceleste.
Rodrigo Palacio
To his 39 springs, the forward continues to defend the colors of Brescia from the second Italian.
Gonzalo Higuain
He was the protagonist in the World Cup final against Germany. Now, to their 34 years and with an image that is far from that of ago 8 years, the ex of Real Madrid, Napoli and Juve among others, He continues to play for Inter Miami in the US with his brother.
Los 13 retired soccer players
The month of December 2021 left the withdrawals of Ricky Álvarez -Vélez- and Maxi Rodríguez -Newell's to the 33 and the 40 years respectively. Also the well-known withdrawal of Kun Agüero to the 33 for heart problems that arose in October.
Before they had already retired: Orion, Garay, spread, Demichelis, Mascherano, Laundry, Basanta, Campagnaro, Gago and Augusto Fernández.