13 players in the twilight stages we must cherish watching while we still can

Xabi Alonso, 35 (Bayern Munich) – click the arrow above, right, to check out other players we should cherish watching while we canPeople love his coolness on and off the pitch, but the classy midfielder is said to be considering hanging up his boots in the summer when his Bayern Munich contract runs out.

Robin van Persie, 33 (Fenerbahce)A world class striker at the peak of his powers, the Premier League still misses the quality and excitement he brought to Arsenal and Manchester United. It’s a shame injuries limited the Dutchman to just the one untroubled season in England but, for some, that was enough to firmly establish his status as one of the finest forwards on his day. He arguably…