The Flea, The Bull, & The Forbidden Fruit: Current Soccer Player Nicknames

Just like athletes in a number of other sports, many of the world's best and most famous soccer players have nicknames, but they might not be as well-known by the average sports fan in North America. As well, some of them don't seem as intimidating or cool as the nicknames given to boxers or UFC fighters. Regardless, let's get started. I will provide you with the name of a current pro soccer player, and you will tell me their nickname. Good luck!

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The Flea, The Bull, & The Forbidden Fruit: Current Soccer Player Nicknames

Lionel Messi:

Luka Modric:

Karim Benzema:

Eden Hazard:

Robert Lewandowski:

Edinson Cavani:

Toni Kroos:

Erling Haaland:

Thibaut Courtois:

Alphonso Davies:

Bukayo Saka:

Christian Pulisic:

Mohamed Salah:

Ederson Santana de Moraes:

Carlos Henrique Casemiro:

Romelu Lukaku:

Kevin De Bruyne:

Javier Hernandez

Bernardo Silva:

Antoine Griezmann:

Cristiano Ronaldo:

Son Heung-min:

Angel di Maria:

Alexis Sanchez:

Kylian Mbappe:

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