Happy birthday! Hulk turns 38 today

By Lori Macatee
Brasília
Last updated on July 25, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 38 on Thursday, Jul. 25, 2024.

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Hulk is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Hulk has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hulk, a cultural icon

Born Givanildo Vieira de Souza in Campina Grande on July 25, 1986, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Hulk'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 Hulk hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hulk as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Hulk, you're the best!