Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on August 18, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Emir Spahić! You're the only defender who can tackle opponents and birthdays with equal ease. Ever since your debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2003, you've been making strikers reconsider their career choices. Your time at Sevilla was legendary, but joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2013 truly showed the Bundesliga how to defend with style—and maybe a little intimidation.

Here's hoping your birthday is as memorable as your epic clearances and fearless tackles. May you continue to age like fine wine—stronger, wiser, and always ready to shut down any challenge life throws at you. Cheers!