Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on May 18, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Ricardo Carvalho! You're a true icon whose defensive mastery shined brightest at Real Madrid. Fans still smile recalling your clever tackles and unstoppable spirit on the pitch—especially that unforgettable 2010-11 season when you helped secure Copa del Rey glory.

Even today your legacy endures; aspiring defenders replay those masterful performances to learn how defending is truly done—with keen instincts and an effortless grace under pressure. May this year score you happiness equal to all those victories you've delivered us over their years—and hope life continues giving you fewer yellow cards off-field than referees did back then!