Classic Fake Name Football Players from the ISS Pro Evolution & Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) Games

A list of the best fake name football players from the ISS Pro Evolution & Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series, spanning classic legends, cult heroes, and modern superstars. Legendary names you can now wear, for those that know these are a game changer!

Classic / All-Time Greats (ISS Pro & Early PES)

Before official licensing, ISS and early PES games featured some truly creative fake names.

Brazilian Legends

  • Roberto Larcos (Roberto Carlos) – Iconic left-back with explosive speed and a cannon shot.

  • Naldorinho (Ronaldinho) – The magician with dazzling skills and a permanent smile.

  • Ravoldi (Rivaldo) – Elegant playmaker and deadly long-shot taker.

  • Ronard (Ronaldo Nazário) – The original R9, known for dribbling, strength, and clinical finishing.

  • Gilsco (Gilberto Silva) – Brazil’s 2002 World Cup midfield anchor.

  • Adravildo (Aldair) – Rock-solid Brazilian center-back.

  • Elberton (Giovanni Elber) – Brazilian striker famous for his Bayern Munich days.

  • Marinio (Marcos) – Brazil’s 2002 World Cup-winning goalkeeper.

European Icons

  • Von Mistelroum (Ruud van Nistelrooy) – Dutch goal poacher.

  • Alejhandro (Alessandro Del Piero) – Juventus legend with pinpoint finishing.

  • Redonda (Fernando Redondo) – Argentine defensive midfielder with effortless class.

  • Pavón / Nedbard (Pavel Nedvěd) – Czech midfield dynamo.

  • Kluivertt (Patrick Kluivert) – Powerful Dutch forward with clinical finishing.

  • Stamov (Jaap Stam) – Bald-headed Dutch defensive wall.

  • Fiorenzi (Francesco Totti) – AS Roma’s legendary playmaker.

  • Guiseppe (Gianfranco Zola) – Chelsea and Italy’s little magician.

Defensive Rocks & Goalkeepers

  • Dulic (Edwin van der Sar) – The towering Dutch goalkeeper.

  • West (Taribo West) – Nigerian cult-hero defender with crazy hairstyles.

  • Zeh Maria (Cafu) – Brazil’s legendary right-back.

  • Osario (Alessandro Nesta) – Italian defensive maestro.

  • Cannavaro (Fabio Cannavaro) – Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning captain.

  • Hollund (David Beckham) – Free-kick master and England’s poster boy.

  • Joe Hanke (Michael Ballack) – German midfield powerhouse.

Cult Heroes from PES 2006–2013

These players had fake names in the later versions of PES when some leagues were unlicensed.

Premier League Stars

  • Ruud Von Mistelroum (Ruud van Nistelrooy) – Manchester United’s prolific striker.

  • M. Jaric (Nemanja Vidić) – Serbian rock at the back for Man Utd.

  • J. Kruger (Frank Lampard) – Chelsea’s goal-scoring midfielder.

  • Stevens (Steven Gerrard) – Liverpool’s leader and midfield general.

  • Torresini (Fernando Torres) – The Spanish striker, famous for Liverpool & Chelsea.

  • Crounx (Peter Crouch) – The lanky England striker.

  • Rowcastle (Wayne Rooney) – England and Man United’s powerhouse forward.

La Liga Stars

  • Zedane (Zinedine Zidane) – France’s legendary playmaker.

  • E. Camacho (Sergio Ramos) – Spanish center-back icon.

  • Roberto Leti (Raúl) – Real Madrid’s all-time goal scorer.

  • Gilsco (Guti) – Real Madrid’s silky midfield maestro.

  • Messidoro (Lionel Messi) – The Argentine GOAT in early unlicensed PES versions.

  • Cristiano (Cristiano Ronaldo) – Sometimes given a generic variation of his real name.

Serie A & Bundesliga Icons

  • Facueto (Francesco Totti) – AS Roma’s talisman.

  • Maldini (Paolo Maldini) – The AC Milan defensive legend.

  • Lupatelli (Gianluigi Buffon) – Juventus and Italy’s legendary goalkeeper.

  • Podolski (Lukas Podolski) – Germany’s left-footed rocket shooter.

  • Kaisar (Oliver Kahn) – Germany’s legendary goalkeeper.

Legends

  • Durlmints (Kenny Dalglish) – Liverpool and Scotland legend.

  • Frank De Mole (Frank De Boer) - Dutch centreback

  • Ryan Greggs (Ryan Giggs) - Manchester United Winger

  • Facu (Cafu) - Brazilian right back

  • Neil Lemon (Neil Lennon) - Scottish hero

  • Alan Sindala (Alan Shearer) - Newcastle & Premier League legend

  • Law Kit (Roy Keane) - Manchester United & Ireland captain

Modern / Recent PES Fake Names (2014–2021)

Even in more recent PES games, some teams and leagues still used unlicensed names.

Current Superstars

  • M. Plöckinger (Erling Haaland) – Norway’s unstoppable goal machine.

  • B. Fersen (Bruno Fernandes) – Manchester United’s playmaker.

  • F. Moris (Kylian Mbappé) – The electrifying French forward.

  • L. Messidoro (Lionel Messi) – Used in some unlicensed versions.

  • Cristiano (Cristiano Ronaldo) – Given a generic name in some versions.

  • P. Havers (Kai Havertz) – Germany’s versatile attacker.

  • T. Bronzetti (Trent Alexander-Arnold) – Liverpool’s creative right-back.

  • M. Rashwood (Marcus Rashford) – Manchester United’s pacey winger.

Defensive Stars

  • D. Beckenbauer (Dayot Upamecano) – Bayern Munich’s strong center-back.

  • E. Koundi (Jules Koundé) – Barcelona’s defensive talent.

  • Van De Reek (Virgil van Dijk) – Liverpool’s defensive colossus.

Bonus: Classic Fake Teams

Along with fake player names, PES used fake club names due to licensing restrictions. Here are some of the funniest ones:

Premier League Fake Teams

  • Man Red (Manchester United)

  • Man Blue (Manchester City)

  • West Midlands Village (Aston Villa)

  • Merseyside Blue (Everton)

  • Merseyside Red (Liverpool)

  • North London (Arsenal)

  • London FC (Chelsea)

  • Yorkshire Orange (Hull City)

  • East Dorsetshire (Bournemouth)

Serie A Fake Teams

  • PM Black White (Juventus)

  • Lombardia NA (Napoli)

  • Bergamo Calcio (Atalanta)

  • Zebre (Juventus in later editions)

La Liga Fake Teams

  • MD White (Real Madrid)

  • Cataluna (FC Barcelona)

  • Naranja (Valencia)

International Fake Teams

  • Argentina Azul (Argentina)

  • Brasil Verde (Brazil)

  • England Whites (England)

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