Tottenham legend Benoit Assou-Ekotto celebrated his 38th birthday on Thursday. You remember him, right? The left-back that once said he played football for the money and not because it's "his passion". At least he's honest.
Assou-Ekotto became a cult figure at White Hart Lane during his seven-year spell. He was part of Harry Redknapp's team that qualified for the Champions League in 2010-11, playing alongside Peter Crouch, Niko Kranjcar and Wilson Palacios. What a time to be alive.
Assou-Ekotto was also known for wearing odd boots, yet his interview with The Guardian in May 2010 was the most memorable moment of his career. "It's a good, good job and I don't say that I hate football but it's not my passion," he said.
