Happy birthday! Youri Djorkaeff turns 56 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 56 on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024.

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Youri Djorkaeff is celebrating his 56th 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 56th 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 56.

Happy Birthday, Youri, you're the best!

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