Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on April 16, 1986)

Happy birthday, Shinji Okazaki! From dazzling fans at Shimizu S-Pulse to clinching the IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer title and earning a spot in the J. League Best XI back in 2009, you've always known how to find the net with style. Your relentless energy on the wing has left defenders dizzy—and goalkeepers wishing they'd chosen another career.

Here's hoping your special day is filled with as much joy as you brought us when sprinting down that sideline or celebrating yet another spectacular goal. Keep smiling, keep scoring (even if it's just candles on your cake), and remember: age is temporary—legendary goals are forever!