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Former Manchester City star Roque Santa Cruz is remarkably still playing football at 44 years old for Paraguayan side Libertad. The former Champions League winner also looks worlds away from the youthful demeanour he cut while plying his trade at the Etihad Stadium .

Once fresh-faced with jet black locks of thick hair, Santa Cruz, while still distinguished in his advancing years, appears lean, bearded and with short hair. It's likely he would appear unrecognisable to most football fans these days.

Santa Cruz joined City in the summer of 2009 for a little over £17million. However, he endured a tough time under Roberto Mancini , playing just 24 times and scoring four goals before making his way back to Rovers on loan. Santa Cruz first emerged as a major talent fo

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