Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on November 09, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Bakary Soumare! From your early days as a fiery defender with the Chicago Fire in 2007 to your adventures overseas at US Boulogne and back again, you've always kept attackers guessing—and fans cheering. Your defensive skills are legendary; rumor has it forwards still wake up sweating from nightmares of facing you on match day!

Whether anchoring Philadelphia Union's defense or returning triumphantly to the Windy City in 2013, you've shown that great defenders age like fine wine—stronger and wiser each year. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer yellow cards and more cake slices. Cheers to another fantastic season ahead!