Graeme le Saux (Football). The former Southampton, Chelsea, Blackburn and England defender, is celebrating his 48th birthday today.

Ernie Els (Golf). The four-time major winner from South Africa, is 47.

Anil Kumble (Cricket). The former India spinner who took 619 wickets in Tests and 337 in one-day internationals, turns 46.

Andre Villas-Boas (Football). The former Porto, Chelsea, Tottenham and Zenit St Petersburg boss, is 39 today.

Kimi Raikkonen (Motor racing). The Finnish driver who won the Formula 1 world title with Ferrari in 2007, is celebrating his 37th birthday.