Happy birthday! Ivan Rakitic turns 38 today

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

Rakitić, a cultural icon

Born in Möhlin on March 10, 1988, Ivan Rakitic's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Croatian history. Rakitić'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 Ivan hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Ivan, you're the best!

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