Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on May 16, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Ricardo Costa! You're the defender who joined Valencia in 2010 and quickly became every striker's nightmare. Your tackles were sharper than your hairstyle, and let's face it—your headers had more accuracy than GPS navigation!

From proudly representing Portugal since 2005 to bossing La Liga defenses with style at Valencia—you've always defended goals like they're birthday cakes: fiercely protective yet ready for celebration afterward. May this year bring you as much joy as that unforgettable moment when opponents realized getting past you was harder than pronouncing "Ricardo" correctly after a few drinks.

Cheers to another legendary season ahead!