Happy birthday! Anderson Silva turns 50 today

Anderson Silva is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Anderson Silva has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Silva, a cultural icon

Born Anderson da Silva in São Paulo on April 14, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Silva's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Anderson hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Anderson Silva as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Anderson, you're the best!

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