Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on March 14, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Matthew Booth! You know you've made it when the echo of fans chanting "BOOOOOTH!" still reverberates in stadium corridors. Center back extraordinaire since 1999—let's face it, defensive forwards probably had nightmares just hearing your name.

From charging onto Bidvest Wits' pitch to holding fort at Ajax Cape Town and proudly donning South Africa’s colors—you've truly mastered every boot tackle (and perfected your poker-face). May you celebrate today away from penalty drama with friends that understand offside rules—and cake that's sweeter than a last-minute victory goal!

Cheers to another epic year ahead: keep defending goals…and birthday cakes alike!