Happy birthday! Lilian Thuram turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 53 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

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Lilian Thuram is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Lilian Thuram has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Thuram, a cultural icon

Born in Pointe-à-Pitre on January 1, 1972, Lilian Thuram's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Thuram'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 Lilian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lilian Thuram as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Lilian, you're the best!