Happy birthday! Riyad Mahrez turns 35 today

Riyad Mahrez is celebrating his 35th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Riyad Mahrez has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 35th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mahrez, a cultural icon

Born in Sarcelles on February 21, 1991, Riyad Mahrez's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Mahrez'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 Riyad hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Riyad Mahrez as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 35.

Happy Birthday, Riyad, you're the best!

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