Happy birthday! Matt Leinart turns 43 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
  • Last updated on

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 43 on Monday, May. 11, 2026.
Matt Leinart »
See more news, pictures and video.

NFL star Matt Leinart is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Matt Leinart has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Leinart, a cultural icon

Born Matthew Stephen Leinart in Santa Ana on May 11, 1983, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Leinart'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 Matt hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Matt Leinart as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Matt, you're the best!

Matt Leinart career in pictures

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Matt Leinart: Recent News

 

page served in 0.037s (1,2)