Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on September 29, 1984)

Happy Birthday to the one and only Mathieu Valbuena, the legendary midfielder nicknamed "Le Petit Velo"! Watching you glide across the pitch since joining Marseille back in 2006 was a joy we couldn't "handle" (unlike defenders trying to catch you)! Your incredible pace, creativity, and that unforgettable goal against Liverpool in 2007 ensured you'll forever pedal through our football-memories.

Since proudly debuting for Les Bleus in 2010, you've become not just a national treasure, but also proof-sized heroes pack full-sized talent. Enjoy your birthday—hoping today is filled with more cheers than that majestic strike vs. Italy in 2012! Pedal onward and upward!