Players still playing you'd completely forgotten about

No1 - Ross Barkley

At Luton apparently...

In 2013, Everton manager Roberto Martínez described Barkley as a mix of Paul Gascoigne and Michael Ballack.

"In Ross Barkley I see bits of Michael Ballack, bits of Gazza," added Martinez, who was relegated as Wigan manager on his last visit to the Emirates Stadium.

"The manager of England needs to decide what role Ross has, if any, but we need to give him another 50 starts at least to see his full influence. He could give us something unique as a nation.

"He has great balance with both feet, he's strong, powerful, has awareness and you can compare him against the young Brazilian, Dutch and Spanish players."

A mix of Gazza's drinking and Ballack's winning stuff, perhaps?

Had no idea until last night that Aubamayang was playing for Marseille.

Eric bailly

Iniesta. Thought he'd retired a year or two ago until he moved clubs the other week.

Oxlade-Chamberlain. Currently stealing a living at Beşiktaş. Thought he was on the Nos with Delle Alli.

Surely the thread is a contradiction?

Russell's paradox in a nutshell.

https://twitter.com/eurofootcom/status/1691859381829202206?s=20

Originally Posted by dunk

https://twitter.com/eurofootcom/stat...829202206?s=20

Genuinely thought he retired because of gangrene or something.

Originally Posted by dunk

https://twitter.com/eurofootcom/stat...829202206?s=20

Underrated player.

Hadn't forgotten about him, but just more surprised he's still playing at his age.

Didn't realize Ashley Young was 38 and still plugging away in the Premier League. Good for him!

Originally Posted by flixton

Surely the thread is a contradiction?

Russell's paradox in a nutshell.

nope. you can always be reminded of something you have forgotten. doesn't change whether you had forgotten.

david de gea... oh wait

Tyrell Malacia