Happy birthday! Wesley Sneijder turns 41 today

Wesley Sneijder is celebrating his 41st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Wesley Sneijder has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 41st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sneijder, a cultural icon

Born in Utrecht on June 9, 1984, Wesley Sneijder's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Sneijder'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 Wesley hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Wesley Sneijder as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 41.

Happy Birthday, Wesley, you're the best!

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