Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on February 19, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Nicky Shorey! The man who defended Reading's left flank with such style and grace that even opposing wingers secretly admired you. Winning the Football League Championship in 2006 was legendary—rumor has it strikers still wake up sweating, haunted by your tackles.

And let's not forget your England debut in 2007; a moment so iconic, even the Queen probably considered swapping her corgis for football boots. Whether at left back or midfield, you've always been reliable—like birthday cake at a party. Here's to another year of greatness and fewer yellow cards! Have an amazing day, legend!