Happy birthday! Éric Cantona turns 58 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 24, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 58 on Friday, May. 24, 2024.

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Éric Cantona is celebrating his 58th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Éric Cantona has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 58th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cantona, a cultural icon

Born in Marseille on May 24, 1966, Éric Cantona's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Cantona'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 Éric hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Éric Cantona as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 58.

Happy Birthday, Éric, you're the best!