The former legendary striker of Werder Bremen, Schalke and Metallurg Donetsk, Brazil Ailton returned to football at the age of 49 and saved his team from defeat.
Ailton, who now weighs 100 kilograms and is approaching his 50th birthday, has taken to the field again. The Brazilian managed to score a goal in one of the German amateur leagues.
The former Donetsk Metalurh striker played the entire game for Bassem III against arch-rivals Twistringen in a packed stadium and equalized (2:2) with a spot-kick. Ailton celebrated the goal in Cristiano Ronaldo style.
Ailton, 49, wearing the jersey of German amateur cluster team TSV Bassum III, made Cristiano Ronaldo happy after he scored.pic.twitter.com/DKRxc3rnEq
— Deportes Reports (@DeportesReports) May 2, 2023
Remember that Ailton is famous for his performances for Werder Bremen, where he became the Bundesliga’s top scorer in 2004 (28 goals), the first foreign player to be awarded the title of player of the year in Germany and the national champion.
In total, the Brazilian played 214 matches for the “musicians”, scored 106 goals and provided 42 assists.
Experienced Ukrainian fans may remember Ailton for his appearances for Donetsk Metalurh (three games and one goal) in the 2007/08 season and his goal against Shakhtar during the UEFA Cup 1/32 round match in the 2004/05 season.
