Georgi Kinkladze, the majestic former Manchester City footballer who represented Georgia internationally celebrates his birthday on July 6, turning 43.

Fans of the blue half of Manchester will always hold the former playmaker in the highest regard after being dazzled by his incredible dribbling ability.

Perhaps the goal that lives longest in memory is the one against Southampton when he weaved his way past half the team before chipping the goalkeeper.

1977: Makhaya Ntini, former Test bowler who played for South Africa, taking 390 wickets in 101 Tests (39).

1980: Pau Gasol, Spanish basketball player who won two NBA championships with the LA Lakers (36).

1982: Brandon Jacobs, former NFL running back who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants (34).