Happy birthday! Sylvain Wiltord turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 10, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 50 on Friday, May. 10, 2024.

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Sylvain Wiltord is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Sylvain Wiltord has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wiltord, a cultural icon

Born in Neuilly-sur-Marne on May 10, 1974, Sylvain Wiltord's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Wiltord'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 Sylvain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sylvain Wiltord as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Sylvain, you're the best!