being 100% objective flor is the better player
worse team, better competition, played way better
you only see pros retiring before 25 because being a pro player is not a safe plan. but as far as mechanics go, you can keep going to even 40. See formula 1 drivers. They have a bunch in their 30s, closing in the 40s and still playing at their peak. and being a formula 1 driver is arguably the hardest in terms of physical and mental prowess