A nickname is not something bestowed on every footballer. Just adding a 'y' to the end of a player's surname does not count either.
But down the years there have been some glorious monikers bandied about the game, some which made perfect sense, some which made no sense at all.
And where they all came from to begin with is a mystery in itself.
Below is a list of footballers' nicknames -- not necessarily the best or the worst, just the most interesting, bizarre, apt, inventive or plain humorous.
You are sure to have your own suggestions for great nicknames down the years, so why not let us know in the Sound Off box at the bottom of the article? 
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