Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on August 13, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Niko Kranjcar! The Croatian maestro whose silky skills danced effortlessly across pitches from Zagreb to London. Today we celebrate you—the playmaking poet who made defenders wish they'd picked a different career path. Your mesmerizing moves with Portsmouth, Tottenham and the national team still bring smiles to fans everywhere.

Whether curling in brilliant long-range goals or weaving past opponents like they were standing still, you've always had style and flair in abundance. As timeless as your trademark finishes, may your celebrations today be as smooth and classy as your legendary dribbles.

Here's wishing you countless joyful assists from life—Happy Birthday!