7 Footballers who married or dated women older than them

News Feb 26, 2025 0 45 Add to Reading List

While it’s often seen as the norm for younger women to marry older men, several prominent footballers have flipped this script, marrying or dating women significantly older than them.

In today’s world, relationships with age gaps are increasingly accepted, and these athletes are often celebrated for finding love outside of traditional norms. Recently, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been in the news after he showed up to a club game with his new girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, who is six years older than him.

Here’s a list of eight famous footballers who have taken this unconventional route and found happiness with older partners.