Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on April 28, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Pauleta! The man who once made scoring goals look easier than tying shoelaces. With 47 goals in just 88 matches for Portugal, you didn't just set records—you gave goalkeepers nightmares and fans unforgettable memories. Even retirement couldn't erase the echoes of your legendary strikes.

Though you've hung up your boots since 2011, we're pretty sure somewhere there's still a goalkeeper nervously checking under his bed for signs of Pauleta's unstoppable shots. May this birthday bring you as much joy as you've given us—and may all life's defenders step aside to let you score big today!