Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on February 03, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Ben Sigmund! You're the only defender who could make tackling look like an art form—graceful yet terrifying. Ever since you joined Wellington Phoenix in 2008, attackers have been reconsidering their career choices. Your legendary headers and fearless blocks are still talked about with awe (and slight fear) by strikers everywhere.

From your debut with New Zealand's national team back in 2000 to becoming a steadfast rock at the heart of defense, you've given fans countless unforgettable moments. May your birthday be as epic as that time you single-handedly shut down opponents—without even breaking a sweat!