7 Players From The 2002 FIFA World Cup Who Are Still Active

1. Gianluigi Buffon

 

Gianluigi Buffon played in all of Italy’s four matches at the 2002 World Cup. He currently plays for Serie B side Parma, where he began his professional career.

2. Roque Santa Cruz

 

Roque Santa Cruz played in all of Paraguay’s four matches at the 2002 World Cup. He currently plays for Libertad, a club based in Paraguay.

3. Joaquin

 

Joaquin played for Spain in the 2002 World Cup group stage match against South Africa and also in the quarter-final against South Korea. He currently plays for La Liga side Real Betis.

4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic played for Sweden in the 2002 World Cup group stage match against Argentina and also played in the round of 16 match against Senegal. He currently plays for Serie A side AC Milan.

5. Junichi Inamoto

Junichi Inamoto played in all of Japan’s four matches at the 2002 World Cup. He currently plays for Japanese club Nankatsu SC.

6. Bartholomew Ogbeche

 

Bartholomew Ogbeche played for Nigeria in the 2002 group stage games against Argentina and Sweden. He currently plays for Indian club Hyderabad.

7. Austin Ejide

 

Austin Ejide was a member of Nigeria’s squad at the 2002 World Cup but was an unused substitute in the tournament. He is currently without a club, having last played for Israeli side Sektzia Ness Ziona.