Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on February 13, 1979)

Happy Birthday, Rafael Márquez Álvarez! From your legendary tackles at Barcelona to bossing the midfield with New York Red Bulls and León, you've proven age is just a number—though defenders you faced might disagree. Your timeless class on the pitch has made opponents tremble since 1997; rumor has it some strikers still check under their beds for you!

Here's wishing Mexico's eternal captain another year filled with success, laughter, and fewer yellow cards. May your celebrations today be as smooth as your passes and as memorable as those World Cup appearances. Keep inspiring us all—you truly are football royalty!