Dida - Milan's Brazilian international goalkeeper was born 1973 (celebrates 36th birthday).
Sami Hyypia - Former Liverpool defender now residing at Bayer Leverkusen was born 1973 (celebrates 36th birthday).
Gilberto Silva - Former Arsenal midfielder now with Panathinaikos was born 1976 (celebrates 33rd birthday).
Jermain Defoe - Tottenham striker was born 1982 (celebrates 27th birthday).
Madjid Bougherra - Uncompromising Rangers defender was born 1982 (celebrates 27th birthday).