Happy birthday! Rivaldo turns 53 today

Rivaldo is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Rivaldo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rivaldo, a cultural icon

Born Vitor Borba Ferreira in Recife on April 19, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Rivaldo'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 Rivaldo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rivaldo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Rivaldo, you're the best!

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