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2/05/2014

Januzaj shows off Man United birthday cake as prodigy celebrates turning 19

Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj had two reasons to cheer on Wednesday as the Belgian starlet celebrated his 19th birthday by picking up the fans' player of the month award.

The Belgian-born prodigy, who shares the same birthday as supertstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Carlos Tevez, was also given a birthday cake by his team-mates.

True colours: Adnan Juanzaj tweeted picture of the birthday cake given to him by team-mates
True colours: Adnan Juanzaj tweeted picture of the birthday cake given to him by team-mates

Impressive: Adnan Januzaj was named player of the month by United fans
Impressive: Adnan Januzaj was named player of the month by United fans

After receiving his award and a £500 cheque to be donated to charity UNICEF, Januzaj explained why he is delighted to be such a fans' favourite at Old Trafford.

'I would like to thank all of the fans, my team-mates and the coaches,' Januzaj told ManUtd.com. 

'I am very happy with this trophy and I hope it is not the last one. I hope there will be a lot more to come.'
When asked if he has heard the chant that United fans sing in his name, Januzaj said: 'Of course. I like it when they sing because it gives me a bit of motivation as well. I am very happy with it

Impact: Januzaj scored twice on his first start against Sunderland
Impact: Januzaj scored twice on his first start against Sunderland
Big day: Januzaj celebrates same birthday as Barcelona star Neymar, aged 22
Big day: Januzaj celebrates same birthday as Barcelona star Neymar, aged 22
Real deal: No cake but Real Madrid tweeted a congratulatory message to the 29-year-old
Big Day: Best player in the world also turned 29.

Picture this: Former Real Madrid and Brazil star Kaka tweeted birthday message to Neymar, Ronaldo and a showjumping friend
Picture this: Former Real Madrid and Brazil star Kaka tweeted birthday message to Neymar, Ronaldo and a showjumping friend

Januzaj had collected a hat-trick of awards already in his breakthrough season and QPR manager Harry Redknapp admitted he is a big fan.

He told the club's official website: 'The young kid Januzaj - what a player he is! 

'He's amazing and really could be anything. 

'He could become another one of the truly great Manchester United players.'

Daily Mail