6 sports stars who look way older as Scottie Scheffler’s age amazes fans

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Athletes competing at the elite level of their sport are under huge amounts of pressure, so it's no surprise to see a few wrinkles appear on their faces.

But while some can fight back the effects which come with their day job, others are left looking aged beyond their years – case in point, Scottie Scheffler.

The new Masters champion has left golf fans bemused after they discovered he is just 25 years old despite his senior looks, with many suggesting he is much nearer 40. Scheffler is not alone, because here are other stars from the sporting world who look older than they are.

Rob Gronkowski

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NFL great Rob Gronkowski is nearing the end of his legendary career, which he has already retired from once before, but is still only 32 years old. However, his four Super Bowl victories look to have taken their toll.

While the tight end remains in great shape, he is no babyface. Gronk's features give him a far more advanced appearance than you'd think.

Sam Young

Sam Young has been dealt a cruel hand of irony as he looks anything but what his last name suggests. The former NBA star, who began his career with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009, is still playing basketball aged 36.

But he looks like he should have retired long ago. Genetics did the American/Lebanese player no favours when it came to his youthfulness.

Jose Aldo

Of all the sports, MMA is the one that will have the biggest impact on an athlete's appearance. Jose Aldo is an extreme example, though.

The ex-UFC featherweight champion, now 35, looked old even before he got going in the cage. The Brazilian must have had a tough paper round.

Diego Costa

It might also be that there's something in the water in Brazil, because fellow native Diego Costa is another sports star who looks much older than he actually is.

When he won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2015, the striker was only 26 years old. But he looked more 56 with his medal, and is playing catching up on his looks back in his country of birth at 33.

James Wade

James Wade has been on the darts scene for some time now and became the youngest player to win a major PDC title in 2007, so you'd be forgiven for thinking he's older than 39.

Especially when you see him step up to the oche nowadays. 'The Machine' has been sporting a grey hair and beard combo which puts the better part of 20 years on him.

Ruby Walsh

Although now retired from horse racing, Ruby Walsh simply had to make this list because of how outrageously old he looks compared to his true age.

As one of the greatest jockeys of all time, the Irishman has taken his fair share of bumps – and it shows. Now working as a pundit at 42, Walsh's grey locks would have most sports fans placing him nearer pension age.

  • Golf
  • Nba
  • Nfl
  • UFC
  • MMA
  • Darts
  • Horse racing
  • Chelsea FC
  • Premier League

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