Happy birthday! Raul Meireles turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Lisbon
Last updated on March 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 42 on Monday, Mar. 17, 2025.

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Raul Meireles is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Raul Meireles has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Meireles, a cultural icon

Born Raul José Trindade Meireles in Porto on March 17, 1983, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Portuguese history. Meireles' 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 Raul hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Raul Meireles as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Raul, you're the best!