5 Footballers With Nicknames That Match The Squid Game Series

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JAKARTA - Netflix's original series, Squid Game has become the talk of the world audience. Many actors and actresses whose names shine even more after playing in the series, which was released on 17 September.

Squid Game tells the story of 456 participants who take part in a series of games to win 45.6 billion won in cash. They not only compete, but also risk their lives.

Although Squid Game was adapted from a traditional South Korean game, everyone felt connected to the story in the series.

In the world of football, which players have nicknames based on the names of marine animals such as squid or squid? According to MARCA, here is the list.

Matuidi the Octopus

Blaise Matuidi may not be a footballer who makes headlines too often. However, the ability of French players in capturing and intercepting the ball earned him this nickname.

He shone throughout his career with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. Currently, playing for David Beckham's Inter Miami, Matuidi's ability to rally the midfield continues.

Medusa Barthez

Who doesn't remember Fabien Barthez?

The goalkeeper who won the 1998 World Cup with France has always been known as 'Medusa' (the ancient sea goddess) because she is good at distracting opposing strikers.

Barthez holds the record of 10 consecutive World Cup games without conceding. He also won Euro 2000 and was outstanding for Manchester United and Monaco.

Puyol the Shark

It seems you do have to win the World Cup to appear on this list. In 2010, Carles Puyol won the competition with Spain and earned the nickname of the legendary Andres Montes.

As an aggressive defender in both his defensive and offensive abilities, Puyol is really great on the pitch.

Nemo Ozil

The Turkey-born Germany international has also won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Mesut Ozil is nicknamed Nemo, based on the Pixar film, for his dazzling performances on the pitch.

There is no doubt that Ozil was a fantastic player in his prime. But sadly, we haven't seen the old Ozil again in recent years.

Farfan the Seal

Jefferson Farfan is the only name on this list not to become a world champion. However, he is one of the best Peruvian players of all time, having spells at PSV Eindhoven, Schalke and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Interestingly, Farfan won the league cup trophy at all of these clubs. However, his biggest achievement was finishing as runner-up at the 2019 Copa America.

Farfán nicknamed Foquita (Spanish for Little Seal: Little Seal), he is known for his speed and technical ability and is one of the best assist givers while playing in the Bundesliga.