51 years old (Born on August 19, 1973)
Happy Birthday, Marco Materazzi! The defender who didn't just stop goals—he scored them too, often leaving strikers wondering if they'd chosen the wrong position. Who could forget your legendary header in the 2006 World Cup final? You soared higher than Italy's pizza dough tossers, securing victory and forever cementing your place in football folklore.Your knack for scoring crucial goals made you a defender with a striker's soul. Opponents feared your tackles almost as much as they dreaded seeing you leap into their penalty area. Here's hoping your birthday celebrations are as memorable (and less controversial!) than that famous night against France. Cheers to you, Marco!