Many individuals born round Christmas complain that their birthdays are forgotten.
They are going to typically obtain fewer presents or generally, presents to cowl each festivities. And who has time to attend a party in one of many busiest occasions of the 12 months?
Seeing buddies in your birthday can be prone to be far more troublesome round Christmas, historically a time for household.
For footballers, although, they are going to at the least get a time without work from taking part in. Right here, a take a look at the gamers who had been born on December twenty fifth…
Joel Santana
Joel Santana provides directions to his South Africa gamers throughout a Confederations Cup conflict in opposition to New Zealand in 2009. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Born on December twenty fifth, 1948, Joel Santana performed as a defender for Brazilian sides Vasco da Gama, Olaria and América de Natal within the Seventies.
Higher recognized for a protracted teaching profession spanning over 35 years, Santana had spells at a collection of golf equipment in his homeland, together with Vasco, Botafogo, Fluminense, Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Internacional. He additionally received a Saudi Professional League title with Al-Nassr and was South Africa’s coach from Could 2008 to October 2009.
Stole Dimitrievski
Stole Dimitrievski in motion for North Macedonia in opposition to Spain in November 2016. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Born within the metropolis of Kumanovo in North Macedonia on December twenty fifth, 1988, Stole Dimitrievski has been a world since 2015 and has been capped over 75 occasions by his nation.
After a five-year spell at Rayo Vallecano, the goalkeeper signed for Valencia in the summertime of 2024. He has additionally performed for Granada and Gimnàstic de Tarragona in Spain.
Dele Adeleye
Nigeria’s Dele Adeleye slides in to sort out Argentina’s Javier Mascherano within the 2008 Olympic males’s soccer remaining in Beijing. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Born in Lagos, Nigeria on December twenty fifth 1988, Dele Adeleye received 10 caps for the Tremendous Eagles and was a part of the group which received silver on the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, shedding out to Argentina within the remaining.
In a much-travelled membership profession, Adeleye performed within the Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, Greece and Kazakhstan after beginning his profession in Nigeria with Taking pictures Stars.
Eric Gehrig
Eric Gehrig of Columbus Crew in motion in opposition to New England Revolution in November 2014. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Born in Harvey, Illinois on December twenty fifth, 1987, Eric Gehrig performed as a defender for Main League Soccer sides Columbus Crew and Chicago Hearth between 2011 and 2016.
Gehrig introduced his retirement from skilled soccer in February 2017 to take up an assistant teaching function at Chicago Hearth.
Manuel Lajud
Manuel Lajud in motion for Mexico’s Underneath-23 group in opposition to Costa Rica in October 2015. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Born in Mexico Metropolis on December twenty fifth, 1994, Manuel Lajud is a goalkeeper who has performed in his homeland for Tijuana and Santos Laguna after beginning his profession with Cruz Azul.
Lajud has been capped as soon as by Mexico at senior degree, having performed often for the Underneath-23 aspect. The goalkeeper, of Lebanese descent, has explored the potential for switching his worldwide allegiance to play for Lebanon.
Alexandre Jankewitz
Alexandre Jankewitz coaching with Southampton in March 2021. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A Swiss youth worldwide of Cameroonian descent, Alexandre Jankewitz began his profession at Southampton however made simply three appearances for the Saints.
The midfielder was despatched off early on within the 9-0 defeat to Manchester United in February 2021 and returned to Switzerland with Younger Boys in July of that 12 months. He was born within the Swiss city of Vevey on December twenty fifth, 2001.
Joel Porter
Hartlepool’s Joel Porter vies with West Ham’s Herita Ilunga in an FA Cup conflict in January 2009. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A striker who spent most of his profession in his native Australia, Joel Porter additionally had a six-year spell at Hartlepool United between 2003 and 2009.
Born in Adelaide on December twenty fifth, 1978, Porter received 4 caps for Australia in 2002 and scored six objectives in these video games, together with 4 in an 8-0 win over Fiji.
Rob Edwards
Wolves defender Rob Edwards (proper) makes an attempt to dam a shot by Louis Saha in a sport in opposition to Manchester United in January 2006. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Rob Edwards began his profession at Aston Villa and went on to make over 100 appearances for Wolves between 2004 and 2007.
The centre-back was born in England on December twenty fifth, 1982 and represented the Three Lions at youth degree, however certified to play for Wales by his mother and father and received 15 caps for the Dragons. As a supervisor, he guided Luton City to the Premier League in 2023.
Wilfried Singo
Wilfried Singo in motion for Monaco in opposition to Stade de Reims in December 2024. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A right-back who began his skilled profession at Torino earlier than shifting to Monaco in 2023, Wilfried Singo has been an Ivory Coast worldwide since 2021.
Born within the city of Ouragahio on December twenty fifth, 2000, Singo can function in quite a lot of completely different positions throughout the again line, together with central defence.
Chris Kamara
Chris Kamara is unveiled by Middlesbrough after signing on mortgage from Luton City in February 1993. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Born in Middlesbrough on December twenty fifth, 1957, Chris Kamara began his profession at Portsmouth and had lengthy spells at Swindon City and Brentford.
The midfielder, who additionally performed for the likes of Leeds United, Sheffield United, Luton City and on mortgage at Middlesbrough, later carved out a profitable profession as a broadcaster and has extra just lately raised consciousness for speech issues after being recognized with speech apraxia in 2022.
Emi Buendía
Emi Buendia in motion for Aston Villa in opposition to Brentford in December 2024. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
An attacking midfielder or winger who has been capped by Argentina, Emi Buendía has performed in England with Norwich Metropolis and Aston Villa after beginning his profession with Getafe.
Buendía, who additionally had a spell at Actual Madrid as a youth participant, was born on December twenty fifth, 1996 within the Argentine coastal metropolis of Mar del Plata.
Joãozinho
FC Sochi midfielder Joãozinho in October 2021. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A Brazilian winger who spent over a decade in Russia with Krasnodar, Dynamo Moscow and Sochi, Joãozinho additionally had a spell with Levski Sofia in Bulgaria.
Born on December twenty fifth, 1988 and cozy on both flank, Joãozinho returned to his homeland with decrease league aspect Brasiliense in 2024.
Robbie Elliott
Robbie Elliott (proper) in motion for Newcastle United in opposition to Tottenham in Gary Mabbutt’s testimonial in August 1995. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Greatest remembered for his two spells at Newcastle United within the Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s, Robbie Elliott additionally performed for Bolton Wanderers, Sunderland, Leeds and Hartlepool.
A left-back who may additionally function in central defence, Elliott was born within the Gosforth space of Newcastle on December twenty fifth, 1973.
Anthony Mandrea
Anthony Mandrea in motion for Algeria in opposition to Mauritania on the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A former France Underneath-18 goalkeeper, Anthony Mandrea has represented Algeria at worldwide degree since 2022.
Born in Caen on December twenty fifth, 1996, Mandrea joined his hometown membership in 2022 after spells at Good and Angers and a stint on mortgage at Cholet.
Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister scores a penalty for Liverpool in opposition to Tottenham in April 2001. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A part of a formidable midfield which received the First Division title at Leeds United in 1991/92, Gary McAllister later helped Liverpool to a cup treble in 2001.
Born in Motherwell on December twenty fifth 1964, McAllister began his profession at his hometown membership and revamped 50 appearances for Scotland.
Jairzinho
Jairzinho is carried by followers after Brazil’s World Cup win in 1970. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
One of many best wingers in soccer historical past, Jairzinho famously scored in each sport as Brazil received the 1970 World Cup, ending with eight objectives in whole.
Capped 81 occasions by Brazil, the legendary Botafogo attacker was born in Rio de Janeiro on December twenty fifth, 1944.
