Happy birthday! Ibrahim Afellay turns 40 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 40 on Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026.

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Ibrahim Afellay is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Ibrahim Afellay has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Afellay, a cultural icon

Born in Utrecht on April 2, 1986, Ibrahim Afellay's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Afellay'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 Ibrahim hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ibrahim Afellay as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Ibrahim, you're the best!

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