Daily Star Sport has taken a trip down memory lane and picked out eight of the most surprising moves for ageing stars...Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger can reflect on a surprising short stint at Liverpool as he celebrates his 45th birthday.
He was 39 he began training at Melwood with Jurgen Klopp's men before taking the position of third-choice 'keeper on a short-term contract.Manninger played the smallest of parts at the start of what has become a journey of dreams under Klopp.
After retiring upon his contract expiry at Anfield, the former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper made a complete career switch to become a joiner.
Carson completed the dream of playing for England and was enjoying his home in the Championship aged 33 before Pep Guardiola came knocking.
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