The teams that win titles are a blend of youth and experience, but the best players are always at their peak at 26, 27 and 28. Before then, you have so much to learn about the game. In your late 20s and beyond, experience is invaluable. The reason players are usually more expensive then is because they’re more likely to be the finished product. The game must embrace, not disregard the fittest and classiest older players, even when they reach their 30s.