Top five players who share February 5 as birthday ft. Ronaldo & Tevez

These players celebrate their birthdays on the same day.

Few dates on the calendar have had as much significance for football as February 5th. Some of the finest talents in sports history were born on this day. Some highly famous names were born on February 5th, including athletes and coaches. It’s a true star who’s-who.

We looked at every football player born on this day and selected the top five, ranging from some of the world’s greatest players to reliable journeymen. Sven-Goran Eriksson, who was also born on February 5th, deserves recognition even though we are only listing the top players.

Top five footballers born on February 5th

5. Carlos Tevez

Carlos Tevez was a controversial but powerful striker who was often in the news, whether for good or bad reasons. The Argentine scored goals practically everywhere he went. Teams like Juventus, Manchester United, West Ham United, and Manchester City all benefited immensely from his presence on the team.

In a historic move, he left United for their local rivals City, making him one of the biggest betrayers in football history. When he declined to come off the bench during a UEFA Champions League match, he further alienated the Etihad supporters. Nevertheless, it was all worthwhile because of his recent hot streak in front of goal.

4. Gheorghe Hagi

Over the course of a nearly two-decade career, Gheorghe Hagi—one of Romania’s best talents, if not their greatest—became a national hero. He had an amazing club career in addition to playing well over 100 times for his nation. Over the years, he won multiple league titles while playing for some of the top teams in the world, including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Galatasaray.

In 1994, the player placed fourth in the Ballon d’Or voting, which was not a poor outcome at all. Hagi played in more than 750 games and scored more than 300 goals before retiring in 2001. Only some of the greatest football players of all time can surpass this amazing record.

3. Giovanni van Bronckhorst

Silverware quickly accompanied Giovanni van Bronckhorst wherever he went. He has consistently brought success to his teams. Whether it was during his time with Rangers in Scotland, in which he won two league titles and two Scottish cups; his time with Arsenal in England, where he secured the Premier League and the FA Cup; or even his time at FC Barcelona in Spain, where he scooped a LaLiga title and a Champions League trophy.

This February 5 born player had an incredible career, even making it to the World Cup final with his nation. Although his managerial career hasn’t been as successful, there’s no doubting that he is one of the greatest football players of all time.

2. Neymar

What might have been. When Neymar made his breakthrough at Santos, he was expected to become the greatest football player in the world. Fans were ecstatic when he made a breakthrough because he possessed the skill and flair to defeat almost anyone on the field.

He needed to be introduced to the world by moving to Barcelona, and he looked amazing. He was destined to be Lionel Messi’s replacement at Camp Nou.

However, it never transpired as he decided to join PSG, from where it was a downfall for the forward. Injuries kept plaguing his career. He is currently playing at Santos.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Surely the best football player ever to be born on February 5. Everywhere he has gone in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo has had an incredible career. He has consistently found a way to succeed and has accomplished so for some of the biggest teams on the planet, whether it was in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, or even now in Saudi Arabia.

All things considered, Ronaldo is the greatest goal scorer in the history of the game. However, his longevity is even more remarkable than his skill on the field. Even though he has turned 41, he continues to perform at a very high level.

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