Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on July 01, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Ruud Van Nistelrooy! The man who made scoring goals look easier than tying shoelaces. From dominating the Champions League as top scorer three times to dazzling fans at Real Madrid, your legendary goal-poaching skills remain unmatched. Defenders still wake up in cold sweats remembering your clinical finishes.

Even though you've hung up those boots, your legacy continues to inspire strikers everywhere—though none have quite mastered that iconic celebration of yours yet! May this birthday bring you joy and laughter equal to all the cheers you've given us over the years. Keep kicking life's goals with style!