Let's make this birthday one to remember.

35 years old (Born on February 27, 1990)

Happy Birthday, Kim Young-gwon! You're not just a center back—you're the 'Kim Wall' who's stopped attackers in their tracks from Omiya Ardija to Guangzhou Evergrande. Since joining Evergrande in 2012, you've defended championships as fiercely as you defend your goal.

And who could forget your legendary moment at the World Cup with South Korea? From epic goals against unbeatable giants to match-saving tackles since 2010—you truly redefine what it means to have someone's back... literally!

Enjoy another year of brilliance on (and off) the field; here's hoping opposing strikers remain eternally scared whenever they hear you're still around. Cheers!