Football is becoming more globalised and fans are getting closer to players than ever via the use of social media. As a result, almost every player in the modern game has some sort of nickname – whether it be based off their performances, or based of their tendencies on the pitch.
As fans have proven with some incredible nicknames, creativity is not just limited to the football pitch.
Some of the more recognisable nicknames given to players by the fans include; ‘King Kev’ (given to Kevin Keegan due to his success as Newcastle manager), ‘The Special One (a self-given nickname by Jose Mourinho), and ‘CR7’ (Cristiano Ronaldo’s nickname and brand). However, these are just the well-known ones. There are thousands of players across the world that have nicknames.
This quiz, created by champions league betting experts Paddy Power, tests your knowledge on football players’ nicknames throughout history. How many nicknames can you guess correctly?