Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on February 26, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Pepe! You're the only defender who can tackle opponents and gravity simultaneously. Ever since your Porto days to joining Real Madrid in 2007, you've been making strikers reconsider their career choices with every fearless slide-tackle.

From lifting Champions League trophies at Madrid to becoming Portugal's defensive rock since 2007—your passion is timeless (just like those yellow cards!). May you continue defying age as effortlessly as attackers' expectations. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer red cards but just enough mischief on the pitch!

Cheers to another year of legendary tackles and unforgettable moments—you truly are football’s ageless wonder!