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Portugal defender Pepe became the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history as his late header helped Porto beat Royal Antwerp in Group H.<\/p>\n
Pepe, 40 years and 254 days old, scored his side\u2019s second with a thumping 91st-minute finish, becoming the first player over 40 to score in European football\u2019s showpiece competition.<\/p>\n
Francesco Totti had held the oldest scorer record at 38 years and 59 days.<\/p>\n
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Pepe is also the oldest outfield player in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
He broke that record when he started against the same opponents on October 25.<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper Marco Ballotta is the Champions League\u2019s oldest appearance maker \u2013 he was 43 years and 252 days old when he played for Lazio against Real Madrid in December 2007.<\/p>\n
Champions League\u2019s oldest scorers<\/h3>\n
Pepe (FC Porto) v Royal Antwerp, 7 November 2023 \u2013 40 years and 254 days<\/p>\n
Francesco Totti (Roma) v CSKA Moskva, 25 November 2014 \u2013 38 years 59 days<\/p>\n
Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) v Benfica, 14 September 2011 \u2013 37 years 290 days<\/p>\n
Filippo Inzaghi (AC Milan) v Real Madrid, 3 November 2010 \u2013 37 years 87 days<\/p>\n
Javier Zanetti (Inter) v Tottenham Hotspur, 20 November 2010 \u2013 37 years 72 days<\/p>\n
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) v Celtic, 2 November 2022 \u2013 37 years 54 days<\/p>\n
Edin Dzeko (Inter) v AC Milan, 10 May 2023 \u2013 37 years 54 days<\/p>\n
Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) v Paris St-Germain, 07 November 2023 \u2013 37 years 38 days<\/p>\n
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