Happy birthday! José Mourinho turns 63 today

José Mourinho is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed coaches of his generation.

Popular coach José Mourinho has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mourinho, a cultural icon

Born José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix in Setúbal on January 26, 1963, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Portuguese history. Mourinho's not just a great coach, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little José hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for José Mourinho as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, José, you're the best!

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