Belgium Fields Youngest Squad for 2014 World Cup; Ghana Leads Among African Teams
Statistics from Infostrada reveal that Belgium will enter the 2014 FIFA World Cup with the youngest squad, averaging 25 years and 241 days. The European side, despite its youth, is considered one of the tournament’s most talented teams.
Among African nations, Ghana boasts the youngest squad with an average age of 25 years and 244 days, narrowly trailing Belgium. Nigeria follows closely with an average age of 25 years and 297 days.
Algeria ranks as the 10th youngest squad at 26 years and 222 days, just ahead of Cameroon, which averages 26 years and 226 days.
Ivory Coast fields the oldest African squad, with an average age of 27 years and 303 days. The Elephants’ team includes experienced veterans such as Didier Drogba (36), Kolo Touré (33), Yaya Touré (31), and Didier Zokora.
Globally, Argentina’s squad is the oldest in the tournament, averaging 28 years and 336 days. France and host nation Brazil also feature senior squads, averaging 27 years and 32 days and 28 years and 131 days respectively.
This mix of youthful energy and experienced leadership promises an intriguing competition in Brazil.
