Happy birthday! Michael Owen turns 46 today

Michael Owen is celebrating his 46th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-television host Michael Owen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 46th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Owen, a cultural icon

Born Michael James Owen in Chester on December 14, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Owen'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 Michael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michael Owen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 46.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!

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