Dino Zoff — Italy 1974–1982

Dino Zoff captained Italy to the 1982 World Cup title at age 40 — the oldest outfield World Cup winner and oldest captain of a winning side. His 1,142-minute international shutout streak (1972–1974) remains a global record, lasting 25% longer than the next-best mark by any goalkeeper in history. Compared to #1 Gordon Banks, Zoff's longevity is unmatched: Banks retired at 34, while Zoff started for Italy until 40, making his clean-sheet consistency over a 42% longer career a defining data point.