Happy birthday! Edinson Cavani turns 39 today

Edinson Cavani is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Edinson Cavani has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cavani, a cultural icon

Born Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez in Salto on February 14, 1987, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Uruguayan history. Cavani'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 Edinson hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Edinson Cavani as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Edinson, you're the best!

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