Which are the youngest and oldest teams in AFC Asian Cup 2023? Ranked based on average age

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Published at :January 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Modified at :January 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Iran’s squad has the highest average age in the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

As the AFC Asian Cup 2023 unfolds, it’s not just about goals, triumphs, and heartbreaks; it’s also a platform for the next generation of football talent. With the AFC Asian Cup 2023 kick-starting in Qatar on January 12, all national squads are ready to display their talents for their country.

Traditionally, Japan, Iran, Australia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have constantly been challenging contenders in Asian football, significantly influencing the competitive nature of the sport in the continent.

Among the eminent Asian football powerhouses, Japan distinguishes itself as the youngest team, boasting an average age of 26.2 years. Following closely is Saudi Arabia in second place with an average age of 26.69 years, and Australia, South Korea, and Qatar, trail with average ages of 27.06, 28.02, and 28.3 years, respectively.

Iran’s national team under their coach Amir Ghalenoeion has chosen to field a very experienced side with an average player age of 29.52 years.

Indonesia has the youngest squad in the tournament with 11 players below the age of 23. China and Lebanon come to the tournament with a veteran side. The average age of their roaster is 29.17 and 29.76, respectively.

The Indian football team on the other hand, have picked a mix of experience as well as youth as their average squad age tends to be 27.25.

This AFC Asian Cup will witness a lot of young talents combining with experienced players to make it a very entertaining and remarkable tournament.

On that note, let’s look into the teams in the Asian Cup 2023 based on their average age.

Indonesia: 24.33 years
Tajikistan: 24.62 years
Kyrgyz Republic: 24.99 years
Vietnam: 25.38 years
United Arab Emirates: 25.97 years
Iraq: 26.12 years
Japan: 26.2 years
Uzbekistan: 26.39 years
Saudi Arabia: 26.69 years
Australia: 27.06 years
India: 27.25 years
Palestine: 27.27 years
Hong Kong: 27.86 years
Jordan: 27.96 years
Oman: 27.97 years
South Korea: 28.02 years
Qatar: 28.3 years
Bahrain: 28.32 years
Syria: 28.33 years
Thailand: 28.34 years
Malaysia: 28.73 years
China: 29.17 years
Islamic Republic of Iran: 29.52 years
Lebanon: 29.76 years

Samannay Sen

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