The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 4th April
1964: Former Brazil left-back Branco is born (celebrates 47th birthday).
1976: Santos and former Brazil defender Emerson is born (celebrates 35th birthday).
1984: Russian swimmer Arkady Vyatchanin, who won gold in the 4x100metres medley at the 2008 European Championships, is born (celebrates 27th birthday).
1986: Spartak Moscow and Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady is born (celebrates 25th birthday).
