Schwarzer oldest debutant in the Champions League

Mark Schwarzer

For the first time in his career, Mark Schwarzer appeared in a Champions League match. This makes it look Schwarzer diving oldest player to debut in the Champions League.

Schwarzer so the starter when dealing with Steaua Bucharest Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday (12/12/2013). He fills the position normally occupied by the Blues goalkeeper, Petr Cech.

Schwarzer underwent his first game in the Champions League well. Australian goalkeeper recorded a clean sheet and Chelsea won 1-0.

Note Infostrada Live, Schwarzer is the oldest debutant in the Champions League. He underwent his first game in the prestigious competition at the age of 41 years 66 days.

Schwarzer also became the second oldest player in the Champions League. The oldest player ever to act in a Champions League is Marco Ballotta. Ballotta aged 43 years 252 days when defending Lazio in a match against Real Madrid, December 11, 2007.