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.

PES 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.

PES 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.

• 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.

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

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.

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)