Why Iraqi veteran players stay active
Veteran players continue to participate in the Iraq Stars League due to their experience and influence both on and off the field, despite the declining performance of some and the requirement by certain coaches for players to retire in order to make room for young talents. The oldest players from last season were goalkeeper Sarhenk Mohsen (40 years old), defender Hossam Kadhim, and forward Alaa Al-Zahra (38 years old). Although the football principle emphasizes performance on the pitch regardless of age, many coaches in Iraq prefer to rely on young players. Nevertheless, experience remains an important value, and some veterans like Sarhenk Mohsen and Kadhim continue to deliver good performances and leverage their experience for their teams.
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