With Nino's retirement from active soccer practice, the ranking of illustrious floats has undergone a change. Joaquín, who has just turned 40, becomes the oldest player in the First Division. But we are going to focus on the second in the standings, which is Jorge Molina. The Granada striker turned 39 incredible years on April 22 and will end the season with 40. He ends his contract in 2022 and, if he sees himself with rope, he is willing to continue.
Seven days of fulfilling the mentioned 39. Jorge Molna scored nothing less than Barcelona in the Campo Nou. Granada's victory ruined the Blaugrana's chances of winning the League.
Molina, is the second oldest scorer in the Europa League only behind Norwegian Daniel Hedtad, such illustrious players as Donato (Deportivo), with 40 years and 138 days, were added to the Spanish League; César Rodríguez (Barcelona), with 39 years and 231 days and Joaquín (Betis), 39 years and seven days. Jorge Molina achieved it with 39 years and seven days in a season where between the League, the Cup and the Europa League.
What is the secret for the Alcoy striker to improve, like good wines, over the years? He explained it in an interview with As. “Every time I score a goal, I set a longevity record,” he commented. And then he gave some clues. “
You have to live for football. It's what I like the most. I try to do my best to continue enjoying this magnificent sport. You have to take good care of yourself and work. You have to keep the illusion of going every day to train and play ”.
Ten years since its premiere in Primera
Jorge Molina had a hard time getting to First. He made his debut with Betis in a match against Mallorca on 9-11-2011. His first goal was scored at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 15 of that same year. in a match that Real Madrid won 4-1. Since we are talking about anniversaries. Next August 26 will be the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Joaquín in Primera. It was at La Rosaleda. The portuense made Mikel Roteta crazy, but he won Malaga 3-2 with two goals from the brilliant Darío Silva.
Jorge Molina can renew if he plays regularly and feels good and eager. In Granada he has found an ideal habitat. The fans idolize him and his teammates respect and admire him. The most repeated phrase about him is evident: “He is an example for everyone.”
Behind Joaquín and Jorge Molina appears the Chilean goalkeeper of Betis Claudio Bravo, 38 years old. Salva Sevilla with 37, Manolo Reina with 36 or even Modric with the same age maintain a high level in the race to show that football has no age.