Let's make this birthday one to remember.

41 years old (Born on November 19, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Adrian Cortes! You defended Cruz Azul's colors faithfully from 2003 to 2012 and tackled each game with the courage of a lion. It's rumored that forwards still glance anxiously over their shoulder when they hear your name!

Switching to Guadalajara in 2013 might have changed your colors, but never diminished your legendary defensive moves. Whether shutting down star attackers or gracefully handling pressure under Liga MX lights, you've always impressed fans and foes alike.

Today, celebrate like it's an extra-time victory—you've earned it! May every candle you blow out represent another striker wishing you'd stayed retired! Cheers, legend!