Friday, 2 August 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Stephan Effenberg, Reuben Kosgei, Helder Postiga, Michel Bastos, Giampaolo Pazzini, Nacer Chadli

Stefan Effenberg



Stefan Effenberg is 45 years today. The German international was a controversial midfielder, In the Bundesliga alone – where he represented most notably Bayern Munich, in six seasons in two different spells – Effenberg collected 109 yellow cards, an all-time worst at the time of his retirement.

Reuben Kosgei



Reuben Kosgei is 34 today. The Kenyan is a middle and long distance athlete mostly famous for 3000 m steeplechase in which he became the youngest ever winner of an Olympic gold medal in the event when at the age of 21 he ran to victory in Sydney 2000 with a winning time of 8 minutes 21.43 seconds.

Hélder Postiga



Helder Postiga is 31 today. A Portuguese international on more than 60 occasions, Postiga represented the country in one World Cup and three European Championships, helping the national team reach the final at Euro 2004.

Michel Bastos



Michel Bastos is 30 today. The Brazilian footballer is an epitome of versatility as he plays primarily as a winger for his club Al Ain S.C.C. and as a left back for the Brazil national team.

Giampaolo Pazzini



Giampaolo Pazzini is 29 today. The Italian and Ac Milan forward is nicknamed Il Pazzo (The Madman) by his fans. He was formerly a member of the Italy Under-21 team. He holds the record for the first goal and first hat-trick at the new Wembley Stadium from a 3–3 friendly draw with England Under-21.

Nacer Chadli




Nacer Chadli is 24 today. The New Tottenham winger has actually represented two countries at international level. He played for Morocco in a friendly against Northern Ireland in late 2010, before changing his mind and electing to commit to Belgium, his country of birth, months later.

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