Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on December 20, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Israel Castro! The midfield maestro who danced his way to four Primera División Mexicana titles with Pumas—clearly you knew how to keep the ball happier than a kid at a piñata party. Your move to Cruz Azul in 2011 might have changed your jersey color, but never your legendary style.

Here's hoping your birthday celebrations are as smooth and timeless as those pinpoint passes you've delivered throughout your career. May this year bring you more success, joy, and fewer yellow cards—because let's face it, you're already golden enough on the pitch! Feliz cumpleaños campeón!