Happy birthday! Peter Schmeichel turns 62 today

Peter Schmeichel is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-television host Peter Schmeichel has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schmeichel, a cultural icon

Born Peter Bolesław Schmeichel in Gladsaxe on November 18, 1963, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Danish history. Schmeichel'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 Peter hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Peter Schmeichel as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 62.

Happy Birthday, Peter, you're the best!

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