Happy birthday! Roger Milla turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 74 on Wednesday, May. 20, 2026.

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Roger Milla is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Roger Milla has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Milla, a cultural icon

Born Albert Roger Mooh Miller in Yaoundé on May 20, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Cameroonian history. Milla'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 Roger hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roger Milla as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Roger, you're the best!

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