Happy birthday! Lukas Podolski turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 40 on Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025.

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Lukas Podolski 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 Lukas Podolski has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Podolski, a cultural icon

Born Lukas Josef Podolski in Gliwice on June 4, 1985, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Podolski'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 Lukas hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Lukas, you're the best!

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