Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on April 18, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Maicon Santos! You've scored more goals than candles you'll ever manage to fit on your cake. From dazzling Toronto FC fans with smooth strikes in 2010, thrilling crowds from Dallas to D.C., and lighting up the pitch for Chicago Fire—your adventures are legendary!

Your career's traveled farther than your shots (well almost!), from Brazil all the way up north into MLS stadiums and south again towards Puebla FC. Wherever you go, defenders tremble when they hear "Maicon" coming their way. Keep kicking it striker-style this year; may each birthday goal be better than a match-winning bicycle kick!