New Zealand national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1983
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Oldest New Zealand players
New Zealand's oldest players during the 1983 season, and their age in years and days on the occasion of their final appearance, starting or coming on as a substitute.
For each player age is given in days, and in years and days, from their date of birth.
| Player | Age (Y:d) | Age (days) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Elrick | 33:150 | 12204 | 27 Feb 1983v Australia |
| Steve Sumner | 28:70 | 10297 | 11 Jun 1983v PSV Eindhoven |
| Steve Wooddin | 28:42 | 10269 | 27 Feb 1983v Australia |
| Keith Mackay | 26:80 | 9577 | 27 Feb 1983v Australia |
| Ken Cresswell | 25:6 | 9138 | 11 Jun 1983v PSV Eindhoven |
| Duncan Cole | 24:334 | 9100 | 11 Jun 1983v PSV Eindhoven |
| Alan Boath | 24:179 | 8945 | 11 Jun 1983v PSV Eindhoven |
| Ricki Herbert | 22:61 | 8097 | 11 Jun 1983v PSV Eindhoven |