The summer transfer window may be closed, but clubs are still able to bolster their squads with free agents.
The list of available players is impressive, featuring Champions League winners, Premier League champions, and former stars from top European clubs.
Among the most high-profile names are Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, Sergio Ramos, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling, and Riyad Mahrez.
Goalkeepers:
Sergio Rico, 33 years old — formerly of Al-Gharafa.
Jasper Cillessen, 37 years old — last played for NEC.
Alessio Cragno, 32 years old — previously with Sudtirol.
Etienne Green, 26 years old — was with Fredericia.
Bruno Varela, 31 years old — recently released by Al-Hazm.
Right-backs:
Dani Carvajal, 34 years old — last seen at Real Madrid. The six-time Champions League winner is looking to continue his career following his departure from Madrid.
Ricardo Pereira, 32 years old — formerly of Leicester City.
Elseid Hysaj, 32 years old — most recently with Lazio.
Pol Lirola, 29 years old — left Verona.
Matteo Darmian, 36 years old — previously of Inter Milan. The former Manchester United defender could continue his career at Bologna, who are willing to offer him a platform to shine.
Centre-backs:
Adam Webster, 31 years old — previously with Brighton.
Chris Smalling, 36 years old — most recently with Al-Fayha. The former Manchester United man is undergoing a medical ahead of a proposed move to Porto.
Sergio Ramos, 40 years old — was with Monterrey. The legendary Spaniard remains without a club after his stint in Mexico.
Francesco Acerbi, 38 years old — formerly of Inter.
Conor Coady, 33 years old — last played for Wrexham.
Left-backs:
Raphaël Guerreiro, 32 years old — recently at Bayern Munich.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, 29 years old — most recently with Ajax. The Ukrainian only spent half a season in the Netherlands, as his performances were curtailed by a cruciate ligament injury.
Jamal Lewis, 28 years old — previously with Preston.
Brandon Williams, 26 years old — most recently with Hull City.
Fode Ballo-Toure, 29 years old — last played for Metz.
Midfielders:
Paul Pogba, 33 years old — previously with Monaco. The Frenchman returned to football after a ban but, due to recurring injuries, has managed just six League 1 appearances for Monaco.
Abdoulaye Doucoure, 33 years old — last seen at Neom.
Tanguy Ndombele, 29 years old — formerly of Nice.
Renato Sanches, 29 years old — previously at PSG.
Tom Davies, 28 years old — most recently with Sheffield United.
Wingers:
Jadon Sancho, 26 years old — previously of Manchester United. After a loan at Aston Villa last season, the Englishman has left United and is yet to find a new club.
Riyad Mahrez, 35 years old — last seen at Al-Ahli. The former Manchester City player has also recently concluded his international career with Algeria.
Raheem Sterling, 31 years old — formerly with Chelsea. After parting ways with Chelsea, the Englishman spent a few months in the Netherlands but failed to find the net in eight appearances.
Krepin Diatta, 27 years old — most recently with Monaco.
Wilfried Zaha, 33 years old — previously of Galatasaray.
Forwards:
Karim Benzema, 38 years old — was with Al-Hilal. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner has agreed to terminate his contract and is now free to sign with another club should he choose to continue his career.
Mauro Icardi, 33 years old — last played for Galatasaray. The Argentine netted 77 goals during his four-year stint in Turkey and is already being linked with a return to Italy.
Edinson Cavani, 39 years old — was with Boca Juniors.
Anthony Martial, 30 years old — most recently at Monterrey.
Joselu, 36 years old — previously of Al-Gharafa. After a stellar season with Real Madrid, the Spaniard moved to Qatar, where he scored over 25 goals.
Despite the transfer window closing, any of these players can sign a contract with a new club as free agents.
