Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on February 11, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Rafael Van Der Vaart! The man whose left foot was so magical it could probably juggle oranges blindfolded. From your dazzling days at Ajax to those unforgettable strikes for Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid, you've always made football look easier than assembling IKEA furniture.

Even though defenders still wake up sweating from nightmares of your pinpoint passes and cheeky goals, fans worldwide cherish every moment you graced the pitch. May this birthday bring you as much joy as that iconic volley against Arsenal—timelessly brilliant!

Here's hoping today is filled with laughter, cake—and absolutely no yellow cards!