{"id":1134207,"date":"2024-02-27T14:15:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1134207"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:15:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:15:12","slug":"leap-day-year-babies-footballers","status":"publish","type":"cult-corner","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/cult-corner\/leap-day-year-babies-footballers\/","title":{"rendered":"Leap year: Seven footballers born on February 29"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>February 29 falls just once every four years, of course, and when it does you don&#8217;t necessarily feel like having the extra day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But for millions, it&#8217;s cause for celebration. Because those unique enough to be born between February 28 and March 1 are known as leap-year babies.<\/p>\n<p>No longer choosing either of those aforementioned dates to ring in another day on Earth they again can truly celebrate their &#8216;birthday&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Notable &#8216;leaplings&#8217; include the painter Balthus, cyclist Dave Brailsford and rapper Ja Rule.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Premier League &amp; February 29: Four leap day stats<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Jarrod Bowen and Troy Deeney are the only English players to score a Premier League goal on February 29th.<\/li>\n<li>Marcos Alonso is the only player to score two Premier League goals on February 29th.<\/li>\n<li>There have been just seven Premier League games on February 29th.<\/li>\n<li>Crystal Palace, West Ham and Watford are the three Premier League teams to win on February 29th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>But what about footballers? What follows are seven who&#8217;ve plied their trade in the beautiful game, with Leap Day birthdays.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Ferran Torres<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1343028\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-110x62.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-124x70.jpg 124w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-66x37.jpg 66w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-1067x600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-1100x619.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-85x48.jpg 85w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27134859\/1134207_1134207_ferran-torres-barcelona-2024.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 2000 (6 leap days ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> Valencia, Man City, Barcelona<\/p>\n<p>What a difference four years make. On his 20th birthday (or fifth if you want to look at it that way), Ferran Torres was still at Valencia, making a name as the club&#8217;s boy wonder. He made headlines in 2017 when he became the first 2000s-born La Liga player, then going on to become the youngest player in Valencia history to reach 50 league games.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer of 2020, Torres made the switch from Valencia to Manchester City, hoping to take a step up. The Spaniard played 43 times for the Citizens and struggled to make an impact in a stacked and constantly rotated attack. He returned to Spain two years later, joining Barcelona, where he has already made 100 appearances across all competitions, scoring 25 goals.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Jesper Lindstrom<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1343031\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-110x62.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-124x70.jpg 124w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-66x37.jpg 66w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-1067x600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-1100x619.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-85x48.jpg 85w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2020\/02\/27135901\/1134207_1134207_jesper-lindstrom-napoli-2024.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 2000 (6 leap years ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> Brondby, Eintracht Frankfurt, Napoli<\/p>\n<p>Jesper Lindstrom came through the academy at Brondby, and made 65 appearances for the Danish club before getting his move to Eintracht Frankfurt. It was in Germany that Lindstrom started to become more known, playing 39 times for the Eagles across all competitions in 2021\/22 including nine in the Europa League as they went on to beat Rangers in the final.<\/p>\n<p>The following season, Lindstrom played 38 times across all competitions including 27 in the Bundesliga where he was directly involved in 11 goals. That earned Lindstrom a move to Italian champions Napoli last summer, but he is yet to make his mark with 15 of his 16 Serie A appearances coming as a substitute.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Benedikt H\u00f6wedes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1134219\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175826\/1134207_1134207_PA-Benedikt-H%C3%B6wedes-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1539\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175826\/1134207_1134207_PA-Benedikt-H%C3%B6wedes-1.jpg 1539w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175826\/1134207_1134207_PA-Benedikt-H%C3%B6wedes-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175826\/1134207_1134207_PA-Benedikt-H%C3%B6wedes-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175826\/1134207_1134207_PA-Benedikt-H%C3%B6wedes-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175826\/1134207_1134207_PA-Benedikt-H%C3%B6wedes-1-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1539px) 100vw, 1539px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 1988 (9 leap years ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> Schalke 04, Juventus, Lokomotiv Moscow<\/p>\n<p>H\u00f6wedes will go down as one of the very best to have come through Schalke&#8217;s esteemed academy, an academy that also includes Mesut Ozil and Manuel Neuer. And just when it seemed he&#8217;d be a lifer with <em>Die Knappen<\/em>, the World Cup-winning German centre-back would find his way to Lokomotiv Moscow, via a loan spell at Serie A giants Juventus. H\u00f6wedes spent two years in Russia before retiring, turning to coaching.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Saphir Taider<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1134220\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175848\/1134207_1134207_PA-Saphir-Taider-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175848\/1134207_1134207_PA-Saphir-Taider-1.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175848\/1134207_1134207_PA-Saphir-Taider-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175848\/1134207_1134207_PA-Saphir-Taider-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175848\/1134207_1134207_PA-Saphir-Taider-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175848\/1134207_1134207_PA-Saphir-Taider-1-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 1992 (8 leap years ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> Grenoble, Bologna, Inter Milan, Southampton, Sassuolo, Montreal Impact, Al-Ain<\/p>\n<p>Saphir Taider turned professional in 2010 and has so far played for seven clubs across five different countries. He notably joined Southampton on loan in August 2014, with Dani Osvaldo going the other way to Inter Milan, but the agreement would be terminated a month later. He most recently played in Saudi Arabian club Al-Ain, but has been a free agent for 18 months now.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Taylor Twellman<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1134221\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175909\/1134207_1134207_PA-Taylor-Twellman-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1434\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175909\/1134207_1134207_PA-Taylor-Twellman-1.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175909\/1134207_1134207_PA-Taylor-Twellman-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175909\/1134207_1134207_PA-Taylor-Twellman-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175909\/1134207_1134207_PA-Taylor-Twellman-1-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175909\/1134207_1134207_PA-Taylor-Twellman-1-66x47.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 1980 (11 leap years ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> University of Maryland, 1860 M\u00fcnchen II, New England Revolution<\/p>\n<p>One of the most recognisable faces in US media coverage of football, Taylor Twellman made 30 appearances for the USMNT but never played at a World Cup finals. A brief spell in Germany with 1860 M\u00fcnchen&#8217;s reserve team made way for a move to New England Revolution, where he bagged 101 league goals across 174 appearances which places him among the most prolific MLS players in history.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Darren Ambrose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1134222\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175931\/1134207_1134207_PA-Darren-Ambrose-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1538\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175931\/1134207_1134207_PA-Darren-Ambrose-1.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175931\/1134207_1134207_PA-Darren-Ambrose-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175931\/1134207_1134207_PA-Darren-Ambrose-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175931\/1134207_1134207_PA-Darren-Ambrose-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28175931\/1134207_1134207_PA-Darren-Ambrose-1-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1538px) 100vw, 1538px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 1984 (10 leap years ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> Ipswich Town, Newcastle United, Charlton, Ipswich Town, Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, Apollon Smyrnis, Colchester United<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose brought a 15-year playing career to an end in 2016 after turning out for Colchester United, not far away from where it all began for him at Ipswich Town. There, he enjoyed three different spells. Since breaking through, he&#8217;d notably play for Newcastle United and Charlton as well as curiously spending part of 2014 at Greek outfit Apollon Smyrni.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Mike Pollitt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1134223\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28180002\/1134207_1134207_PA-Mike-Pollitt-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1554\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28180002\/1134207_1134207_PA-Mike-Pollitt-1.jpg 1554w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28180002\/1134207_1134207_PA-Mike-Pollitt-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28180002\/1134207_1134207_PA-Mike-Pollitt-1-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28180002\/1134207_1134207_PA-Mike-Pollitt-1-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/28180002\/1134207_1134207_PA-Mike-Pollitt-1-66x43.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1554px) 100vw, 1554px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birth year:<\/strong> 1972 (13 leap years ago)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clubs:<\/strong> Man Utd, Oldham Athletic, Bury FC, Lincoln City, Darlington, Notts County, Gillingham, Sunderland, Rotherham, Chesterfield, Wigan, Burnley, Barnsley<\/p>\n<p>Mike Pollitt was in Man Utd&#8217;s youth set-up around the time Alex Ferguson took over the reins at Old Trafford, but the goalkeeper would never play a league game for the Red Devils. Instead, he&#8217;d enjoy a journeyman career that would see him turn out for several clubs across England. 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But for millions, it&#8217;s cause for celebration. Because those unique enough to be born between February 28 and March 1 are known as leap-year babies. No longer choosing either of those aforementioned&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":202,"featured_media":1343032,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Leap Year: Footballers born on February 29 | Squawka","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"February 29 doesn't feel like an extra day, but millions will be celebrating their birthday. 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