Happy birthday! Yaya Touré turns 42 today

Yaya Touré is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Yaya Touré has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Touré, a cultural icon

Born Gnégnéri Yaya Touré in Bouaké on May 13, 1983, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Ivorian history. Touré'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 Yaya hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Yaya Touré as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Yaya, you're the best!

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