Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on December 15, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Martin Skrtel! The fearless Slovakian defender who took 'no nonsense' tackling to a new level—some strikers are still checking under their beds every night because of you. From Zenit Saint Petersburg all the way to Liverpool's iconic Anfield turf in 2008, your relentless defending and towering headers made Reds fans sleep easier at night.

Thanks for leaving everything on the pitch (and scaring everyone from attackers to referees alike) during those standout performances with Slovakia’s national team since 2004. Today we celebrate you: legend by day—and superhero bodyguard by matchday weekend. Here's wishing an unbeatable birthday celebration!