Happy birthday! Diego Forlan turns 47 today

Diego Forlan is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Diego Forlan has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Forlán, a cultural icon

Born Diego Martín Forlán Corazo in Montevideo on May 19, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Uruguayan history. Forlán'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 Diego hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Diego Forlan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Diego, you're the best!

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