In India, Mahatma Gandhi is known for his freedom struggle against the British. He has been given the status of ‘Father of the Nation’ in consideration of his contribution. It has been 76 years since he sacrificed for the country. But today, on his birth anniversary on 2nd October, a shocking fact has come to light. According to a report in The Telegraph, ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ has been playing football in Brazil for the past 13 years. Don’t be surprised, because this is not India’s ‘Bapu’, but a Brazilian player of the same name. The 32-year-old’s full name is Mahatma Gandhi Haberpio Matos Peres, popularly known as ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ or Mahatma.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Haberpio Matos was born in 1992. Haberpio, who plays in League Serie A, is 5 feet 10 inches tall. Haberpio, 32, is a defensive midfielder and started playing professional football in 2011. In his first season, he had to sit mostly off the bench. From 2012, he gradually started getting opportunities. He currently plays for Goiania Sports Club in this league.
Lots of weird names
Mahatma Gandhi Haberpio Matos Pires is not the only player whose name is surprising. There are so many names in Brazilian clubs that you will be shocked to know. A player playing in League Serie A is named Yogo Pikachu, which is based on the cartoon show. A footballer with the name ‘Mosquito’ means mosquito also plays in this league. Another footballer John Lennon, Sylve Santos is named after the singer ‘John Lennon’. Apart from this, there are also players named after Hollywood actor Marlon Brando.
