The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 12th December
1965: Former England rugby union captain Will Carling is born (celebrates 47th birthday).
1974: Former Newcastle United, Aston Villa and West Ham midfielder Nolberto Solano is born (celebrates 38th birthday).
1981: Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock, currently on loan at Bolton, is born (celebrates 31st birthday).
1984: Liverpool and Denmark defender Daniel Agger is born (celebrates 28th birthday).