Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on July 28, 1985)

Happy birthday, Mathieu Debuchy! From the spirited debut back in 2003 at Lille, where your strong tackles and unstoppable runs became legendary, to proudly representing France on the international stage since 2011—your footballing journey has been as solid as your defensive line!

Whether confidently protecting your goal or charging down the right flank with signature flair, you've given fans plenty of thrilling moments. You prove aging gracefully isn't just for fine wine—it definitely applies to superb fullbacks too!

Wishing you countless more victories off and on the pitch; keep driving forward because “backward” was never your style!