Football age draft games: oldest XI, youngest XI
Know who is 21 and who is 35? Three boards make you build a Premier League 4-4-2 to an exact combined age.
Short answer
Three BALLKNW draft games use ages: Age 300 (an average XI), Dad's Army 350 (the oldest XI you can find) and Young Guns 231 (an XI of 21-year-olds). Sign eleven Premier League players whose ages add up to the target.
The three boards
| Board | What it adds up | Target | Win if within |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 300 | Ages | 300 yrs | ±3 yrs |
| Dad’s Army 350 | Ages: the oldest XI | 350 yrs | ±3 yrs |
| Young Guns 231 | Ages: an XI of 21-year-olds | 231 yrs | ±3 yrs |
An XI averaging 27.3 lands on 300, 31.8 on 350 and 21 on 231.
Tips
- Goalkeepers are your old heads. They play on longest, so they are the easy way to add years for Dad's Army.
- Academy graduates are your young legs. For Young Guns, look for the players who broke through at their club.
- Watch the running total. Divide what is left by the slots left to know the age you need next.
Common questions
Which age counts?
Each player's current age in this season's Premier League squads.
Can I challenge a mate?
Yes. Every draft game ends with a 1v1 link to the same board.
Find the oldest XI
Eleven players, 350 years.
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