January is not only the beginning of a new year, but it is also a special month for football fans. Many legendary footballers were born in January. These players have transformed the game with their skill, passion, and leadership. They play with confidence and discipline.
From powerful goalkeepers to creative midfielders, this month has it all.
| Name of the Footballer | Date of Birth | Nation | Important Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Thuram | 01 January 1972 | France | |
| Paolo Guerrero | 01 January 1984 | Peru | |
| Steven Davis | 01 January 1985 | Northern Ireland | |
| Mahmoud Al-Mawas | 01 January 1993 | Syria | |
| Angelos Basinas | 03 January 1976 | Greece | |
| Yenier Marquez | 03 January 1979 | Cuba | |
| Jonny Evans | 03 January 1988 | Northern Ireland | |
| Toni Kroos | 04 January 1990 | Germany | |
| Jaroslav Plasil | 05 January 1982 | Czech Republic | |
| Juris Laizans | 06 January 1979 | Latvia | |
| Eden Hazard | 07 January 1991 | Belgium | |
| Stipe Pletikosa | 08 January 1979 | Croatia | |
| David Silva | 08 January 1986 | Spain | |
| Majed Abdullah | 11 January 1959 | Saudi Arabia | |
| Axel Witsel | 12 January 1989 | Belgium | |
| Mario Yepes | 13 January 1976 | Colombia | |
| Tomas Rincon | 13 January 1988 | Venezuela | |
| Essam El-Hadary | 15 January 1973 | Egypt | |
| Stephan Lichtsteiner | 16 January 1984 | Switzerland | |
| Seydou Keita | 16 January 1980 | Mali | |
| Cuauhtemoc Blanco | 17 January 1973 | Mexico | |
| Hector Moreno | 17 January 1988 | Mexico | |
| Makoto Hasebe | 18 January 1984 | Japan | |
| Steve Staunton | 19 January 1969 | Republic of Ireland | |
| Igors Stepanovs | 21 January 1976 | Latvia | |
| Ali Al-Busaidi | 21 January 1991 | Oman | |
| Peter Jehle | 22 January 1982 | Liechtenstein | |
| Shahril Ishak | 23 January 1984 | Singapore | |
| Didier Ovono | 23 January 1983 | Gabon | |
| Luis Suarez | 24 January 1987 | Uruguay | |
| Wayne Hennessey | 24 January 1987 | Wales | |
| Ki Sung-yueng | 24 January 1989 | South Korea | |
| Xavi | 25 January 1980 | Spain | |
| Hassouneh Al-Sheikh | 26 January 1977 | Jordan | |
| Gianluigi Buffon | 28 January 1978 | Italy | |
| Yasuhito Endo | 28 January 1980 | Japan | |
| Grzegorz Krychowiak | 29 January 1990 | Poland | |
| Arda Turan | 30 January 1987 | Turkey | |
| Baihakki Khaizan | 31 January 1984 | Singapore |
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