Happy birthday! Samuel Eto'o turns 45 today

Samuel Eto'o is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-business man Samuel Eto'o has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Eto'o, a cultural icon

Born Samuel Eto'o Fils in Nkon on March 10, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Cameroonian history. Eto'o's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Samuel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Samuel Eto'o as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Samuel, you're the best!

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