Quiz: Match The Brazilian Footballer To Their Real Name

Brazilian footballers often have their unwieldy names shortened to just a couple of letters, presumably a grand conspiracy by football commentators to save their breath. We guess Joao Alves de Assis Silva doesn't roll off the tongue in the event of a last minute winner. (That's Jo, by the way).

While we are giving you that one for free, here are eight more: all you've to do is figure out the well-known Brazilian footballer when given his full name. 5/8 here, and you've done very well.

Let us know your score!

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