Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on December 16, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Sylvain Distin! From Manchester to Portsmouth and finally Everton, your solid presence in defense was tougher than a Monday morning without coffee. Fans will never forget that towering strength, unshakeable composure, or how you could silence the loudest strikers just by showing up on the pitch.

Whether it was shutting down Premier League attackers at Everton or lifting the FA Cup trophy with Portsmouth in 2008, you've always been class wrapped in humor and style. Here's wishing you more laughs off-field nowadays—though we suspect you probably still tackle birthday cakes as firmly as opponents' forwards!