As many of you know, I’m not the biggest fan of soccer or football depending on where you are residing.�� I understand the sports popularity but I guess I just have a hard time watching a sport where the scoring is so incredibly low.�� Not to mention the amount of fake injuries that can make you vomit at times.

But I digress.�� These guys get the hottest women in the world and there’s no denying that outside of the U.S. it’s more popular than any sport in the world.�� Like any sport some of the iconic players have received nick names.

While I think most nicknames aren’t that great there are 10 whose names I found pretty interesting…..

Thanks to Listal for the help here.

Hans Jeppson -� “The Bank of Naples”

Nicknamed because of his world record transfer fee in 1952.

Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu – “Dave”

I’m getting because his name is absolutely ridiculous

Andoni Goicoechea – The Butcher of Bilbao

Called this because of his aggressive tackling style.� P.S. anyone who is called “butcher” is awesome.

Servet Cetin – “The Bear Strangler”

Because of his physical stature and reputation of playing through injuries.� Would have been much cooler if he were a skilled Bear wrestler.

Roberto Baggio – “The Devine Ponytail”

I had to put this in here simply because of how gay it is.� And I mean gay in a weakling kind of a way.�� Watch out NBA.

Johan Cryuff – “The Saviour”

Because of his influential impact on the game.� Anytime you’re compared to a God it’s pretty awesome.

Stuart Pearce – “Psycho”

Such a simple name but if you actually earn that name?� It’s pretty honorable if you ask me.

Fitz Hall – “One Size”

Awesome name pun.� Love that one.

Ronaldo – “The Phenomenon”

I’m not sure why I even like this name but I do.

Lionel Messi – “The Messiah” or “The Atomic Flea”

Messiah is lame just because his name is Messi.�� The Atomic Flea however is kind of interesting.