Top 15 famous football players’ real full names that you didn’t know

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Football’s world is full of legends who’ve become synonymous with their nicknames. Beyond the jerseys and roaring stadiums, these players carry stories hidden in their birth names—a fascinating glimpse into the personal identities behind the sporting icons we worship. From passionate pitches to global fan bases, these athletes have transformed their nicknames into global brands, creating identities that often eclipse their original names.

Let’s unveil the top 15 famous football players’ real full names you didn’t know-

messi
Lionel Messi

15. Lionel Messi

Full name: Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini
Club: Inter Miami (MLS)
Country: Argentina

Marquinhos

14. Marquinhos

Full name: Marcos Aoas Correa
Club: Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
Country: Brazil

Isco

13. Isco

Full name: Francisco Roman Alarcon Suarez
Club: Real Betis (LaLiga)
Country: Spain

Kaka

12. Kaka

Full name: Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

Pele

11. Pele

Full name: Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

Cafu

10. Cafu

Full name: Marcos Evangelista de Morais
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

Pepe

9. Pepe

Full name: Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira
Club: Porto (Primeira Liga)
Country: Portugal

Deco

8. Deco

Full name: Anderson Luis de Souza
Club: Retired
Country: Portugal

Garrincha

7. Garrincha

Full name: Manoel Francisco dos Santos
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

Manoel francisco dos santos

6. Hulk

Full name: Manoel Francisco dos Santos
Club: Atlético Mineiro (Brasileiro Série A)
Country: Brazil

Nani

5. Nani

Full name: Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha
Club: C.F. Estrela da Amadora (Liga Portugal)
Country: Portugal

Ronaldinho

4. Ronaldinho

Full name: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

3. Ronaldo

Full name: Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

Robinho

2. Robinho

Full name: Robson de Souza
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

Socrates

1. Socrates

Full name: Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira
Club: Retired
Country: Brazil

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\FAQs

What is the full name of Lionel Messi?

Full name: Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini

What is the full name of Robinho?

Full name: Robson de Souza

What is the full name of Marquinhos?

What is the full name of Socrates?

Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira

What is the full name of Ronaldo?

Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima

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