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70-Year-Old Angel Mateos Set to Become Spain’s Oldest Player

4/30/2026

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Angel Mateos González, 70, will play for CD Colunga against Praviano on Sunday, possibly becoming Spain’s oldest match player.
The club said the selection honors his passion and respect for football, noting that although he retired at 43 he has helped the team’s goalkeepers this season.
Colunga sits 10th in the 18-team Tercera Federación Group Two with two games left, clear of both relegation and promotion.

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Angel Mateos González, 70, will play for CD Colunga against Praviano on Sunday, possibly becoming Spain’s oldest match player.
The club said the selection honors his passion and respect for football, noting that although he retired at 43 he has helped the team’s goalkeepers this season.
Colunga sits 10th in the 18-team Tercera Federación Group Two with two games left, clear of both relegation and promotion.