The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 1st May
1968: Former Germany and Milan striker Oliver Bierhoff is born (celebrates 45th birthday).
1981: Former Shrewsbury, Chester, Lincoln, Mansfield and Northampton striker Derek Asamoah is born (celebrates 32nd birthday).
1984: BSC Young Boys' Swedish midfielder Alexander Farnerud is born (celebrates 29th birthday).
1986: Former Birmingham striker and Ecuador international Cristian "Chucho" Benitez is born (celebrates 27th birthday).
