Serie A have taken to photo sharing social media platform Instagram to wish former Inter player Alvaro Recoba a happy birthday as he celebrates turning 44-years-old.

Recoba joined Inter in the Summer of 1997 from Nacional in his native Uruguay and would spend 11 years on Inter’s books.

During his time on Inter’s books he had two loan spells at other Italian clubs. He firstly went out on loan to Venezia and spent what proved to be his final season on Inter’s books out on loan at Torino.

“Recoba is more than just a soccer player, he embodies soccer itself: he’s done things that normal players don’t do.” – Massimo Moratti. Happy Birthday Recoba,” the league posted.