Happy birthday! Basile Boli turns 59 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 59 on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

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Basile Boli is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Basile Boli has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Boli, a cultural icon

Born in Abidjan on January 2, 1967, Basile Boli's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Boli'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 Basile hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Basile Boli as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Basile, you're the best!

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