Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on July 06, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Roman Shirokov! As a masterful midfielder who graced Zenit Saint Petersburg from 2008 to 2014 with your trademark style and impressive flair—scoring an incredible 29 goals in just 130 matches—you've surely made football historians scratch their heads: were you secretly playing as a striker for fun?

Your memorable leadership on the pitch remains timeless, especially when showcasing Russian pride internationally since joining Russia's national team in 2008. Whether orchestrating midfield wizardry or netting decisive strikes, you've always known precisely how to keep fans cheering—and commentators shocked.

Enjoy your day like you're celebrating another goal (but without any yellow cards)!