How Albert Adomah has embraced his role as Walsall's ultimate impact player

There comes a point when a footballer - regardless of his previous pedigree - must begin to accept his status in the game.

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Walsall fan favourite Albert Adomah turned 38 last week.

Some retire early, others maybe eye one last pay cheque, and a fair few tumble down the divisions, before fading into obscurity. 

Walsall veteran Albert Adomah is different. He has embraced his current footing in the footballing food chain and has aged gracefully in the process

Letting go of life in the limelight is no easy task for any athlete, especially for one who has tallied a Championship record 526 appearances and played on the international stage. 

Adomah once shared a pitch with legendary names such as Marcelo, Ronaldinho and Neymar on his international debut for Ghana in 2011.

Why Albert Adomah is aging gracefully at Walsall

Albert Adomah made a telling impact with a lovely late lob for 3-1.
Albert Adomah lobs the goalkeeper to score his third goal of the season during Walsall's 3-1 win at Accrington Stanley in September.