Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on December 03, 1982)

Happy birthday to the iconic Michael Essien! Even now, whenever someone mentions Chelsea midfield legends, we instantly picture you scoring that unforgettable screamer against Arsenal—no wonder they're still having nightmares about it. Your fierce tackles and relentless energy on the pitch made every opponent tremble... and caused more bruises than a bad dance partner.

But your legacy isn't just measured by trophies or stunners; it's marked also by those endless runs from box-to-box—even Usain Bolt was probably jealous at one point! So here's wishing you another year as brilliant as your Champions League triumphs: full of joy, goals (maybe golf?), laughter—and fewer yellow cards!