Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on April 23, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Lee Young-Pyo! The legendary defender who tackled opponents with grace and style, and whose footwork was smoother than Vancouver maple syrup. Your incredible performance in 2012 didn't just earn you the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Player of the Year award—it also earned you a permanent spot in our hearts (and probably nightmares for opposing forwards).

Whether it was your precise tackles or those lightning-fast runs down the wing, you've always been a class act on and off the pitch. Here's hoping your birthday is as memorable as your best defensive moves—timeless, impressive, and impossible to beat!