Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on January 18, 1979)

Happy Birthday, Paulo Ferreira! A defender so skillful, you kept attackers frustrated through two World Cups and almost an entire decade at Chelsea. With 141 matches under your belt, you surely earned the nickname "The Great Wall of Stamford Bridge"—we assume Messi and Ronaldo still wake up haunted by memories of your tackles.

We haven’t forgotten your calm nature and reliable defending during Portugal's gripping runs in 2006 and 2010. May your birthday bring joy as steady as your defense was solid. Here's hoping today brings you fewer challenges than marking elite strikers—because seriously, cake is easier to handle than Rooney!