Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on June 20, 1981)

Happy birthday to the mighty Brede Hangeland! The Norwegian giant whose headers were as legendary as his towering height. From dominating games at Fulham F.C., your fans will forever remember the days when you bossed Premier League attackers—making goal-scoring seem about as likely as sunshine in Norway during winter.

And let's not forget those proud moments on Norway’s national team, where you donned the captain's armband with grace and grit alike. Your calm defense turned rival strikers' dreams into nightmares weekly. Cheers to another great year ahead, hoping retirement treats you better than opposing forwards ever did!

Gratulerer med dagen, legend!