Joseph John "Joe" Cole is an English professional footballer who plays for Aston Villa as a midfielder. He has been described as "a technically gifted player with the creativity to unlock a defence". He started his career with West Ham United, where he played more than 120 Premier League games during five years, until he left for Chelsea in 2003. Cole won a number of trophies with Chelsea, including three Premier League titles and two FA Cups before leaving on a free transfer in July 2010 to join Liverpool, who a year later loaned him to Lille. In January 2013 he returned to West Ham and then joined Aston Villa after being released in May 2014. A full international since 2001, Cole was capped by the England national team on 56 occasions, scoring 10 goals. He was selected in the England squads for three World Cups and Euro 2004. 

November 8th, 1981 in London (Age 43)