47 years old (Born on August 31, 1977)
Happy Birthday, Ian Harte! From your early days delighting Leeds United fans with rocket-like free kicks back in 1996 to proudly representing Ireland that same year, you've truly proven defenders can be goal-scoring legends too. Who could forget your pinpoint accuracy from set-pieces or the times you terrified opposition keepers?And let's not overlook recent successes—after boosting Reading on their Premier League quest and showing Bournemouth how a veteran defender bosses it since joining them in 2013, you're clearly football's fine vintage wine: only improving with age (and still packing quite a kick!). Enjoy another spectacular lap around life's pitch!