Legends of the ball: These footballers are club veterans

On former Newcastle United football star and legend Alan Shearer's birthday, we take a look at footballers who have been a driving force at a club for many years. ( All Pics/ AFP)

Updated On: 2019-08-13 07:01 AM IST

Legends of the ball: These footballers are club veterans

Frank Lampard: Chelsea (2001-2014). Appearances - 429, Goals - 147. Position - Midfielder

Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid (2009-2018). Appearances - 292. Goals - 311. Position - Forward

Lionel Messi: Barcelona (2004-present). Appearances - 452. Goals - 419. Position - Forward

Didier Drogba: Chelsea (2004-2012, 2014-2015). Appearances - 254, Goals - 104. Position - Forward

Wayne Rooney: Manchester United (2004-2017). Appearances - 393. Goals - 183. Position - Forward

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool (1998-2015). Appearances - 504. Goals - 120. Position - Midfielder

Ryan Giggs: Manchester United (1990-2014). Appearances - 672, Goals - 114. Position - Midfielder

Xavi Hernandez: Barcelona (1998-2015). Appearances - 505, Goals - 58. Position - Midfielder

Iker Casillas: Real Madrid (1999-2015) Appearances - 510. Position - Goalkeeper

Alan Shearer: Newcastle United (1996-2006). Appearances - 303, Goals - 148. Position - Forward

Raul: Real Madrid (1994-2010). Appearances - 550, Goals - 228. Position - Forward.

Bastian Schweinsteiger: Bayern Munich (2002-2015). Appearances - 342, Goals - 45. Position - Midfielder

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