Happy birthday! Rickie Lambert turns 44 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 44 on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

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Rickie Lambert is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Rickie Lambert has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lambert, a cultural icon

Born Rickie Lee Lambert in Kirkby on February 16, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Lambert'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 Rickie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rickie Lambert as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Rickie, you're the best!

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