Soccer-Dzeko, 39, strikes on Schalke debut to become oldest scorer in second Bundesliga

Soccer-Dzeko, 39, strikes on Schalke debut to become oldest scorer in second Bundesliga

The Star Online - Sport·2026-01-26 08:16

BERLIN, Jan ‌25 (Reuters) - Striker Edin Dzeko scoredat ‌the age of 39 and 314 ‌days in Schalke 04's 2-2 comeback draw against Kaiserlautern in the German second division ‍on Sunday to become ‍the oldest player ‌to score in the country's second ‍Bundesliga.

Dzeko, ​who joined from Fiorentina this week on a deal ⁠until the end of the season, ‌scored in the 87th minute to launch ⁠a ‍last-gasp comeback for second division leaders Schalke on his debut. The hosts ‍scored again in the ‌90th minute through Kenan Karaman to cancel out Kaiserlautern's 2-0 lead.

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