Happy birthday! Youri Djorkaeff turns 58 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 58 on Monday, Mar. 9, 2026.

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Youri Djorkaeff is celebrating his 58th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Youri Djorkaeff has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 58th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Djorkaeff, a cultural icon

Born Youri Raffi Djorkaeff in Lyon on March 9, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Djorkaeff'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 Youri hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Youri Djorkaeff as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 58.

Happy Birthday, Youri, you're the best!

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