Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on September 16, 1951)

Happy birthday, Rene van de Kerkhof! The winger so fast that defenders are still chasing shadows from the 1970s. Alongside your brother Willy, you dazzled fans worldwide in '74 and '78—proving once and for all that two Van de Kerkhofs on the pitch were twice as tricky to handle.

Your legendary runs down the wing remain timeless highlights of Dutch football history. Even today, goalkeepers wake up sweating at night thinking about your crosses into the box. Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy as you've given Oranje supporters over decades—and fewer yellow cards than birthdays!