Happy birthday! Dennis Bergkamp turns 56 today

Dennis Bergkamp is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-coach Dennis Bergkamp has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bergkamp, a cultural icon

Born Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp in Amsterdam on May 10, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Bergkamp'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 Dennis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dennis Bergkamp as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Dennis, you're the best!

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