Let's make this birthday one to remember.

41 years old (Born on August 20, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Yuri Zhirkov! From your dazzling debut with Tambov back in 2001 to sprinting down the left flank for Russia since 2005, you've always been faster than a Monday morning alarm clock. Your versatility as both winger and defender has confused opponents almost as much as fans trying to pronounce "Zhirkov" correctly.

Whether it was your electrifying performances at Euro 2008 or helping Russia reach the quarter-finals of the unforgettable 2018 World Cup on home soil, you've consistently shown class and determination. May you continue outrunning defenders—and Father Time—for many more years. Cheers to another year, Yuri!