Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on January 12, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Dean Whitehead! The midfield maestro who swapped Stoke City's stripes for Middlesbrough's red in 2013, proving that age is just a number—especially when you're bossing the midfield and occasionally moonlighting as a right-back. Your tireless runs and gritty tackles have become legendary; rumor has it opponents still check under their beds at night for fear of your relentless pressing.

From orchestrating play at Stoke to anchoring Boro’s midfield, you've shown versatility worthy of applause (and perhaps an ice bath or two). May your birthday be filled with fewer yellow cards than usual—and more cake slices than completed passes!