Happy birthday! Adriano turns 44 today

Adriano is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Adriano has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Adriano, a cultural icon

Born Adriano Leite Ribeiro in Rio de Janeiro on February 17, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Adriano's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Adriano hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Adriano as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Adriano, you're the best!

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