What do the world's most popular player, the most expensive player and an Argentine who divides opinion in Manchester have in common? They were all born on this day.

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40, Neymar turns 34 and Carlos Tevez turns 41 today.

And if you're celebrating your birthday today, you are in world-class footballing company. Three other legends of the game, across generations, were also born on February 5.

Barcelona's Dutch star Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi and AC Milan's Italian legend Cesare Maldini were all born today. 

5 February Birthday Club: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Gheorghe Hagi, Carlos Tévez, Cesare Maldini,