The Premier League plays host to talented footballers from every corner of the globe. With almost every sovereign nation on the planet having spawned at least one talented individual who has made it all the way to England’s top-flight, we can safely say that the competition truly is a celebration of the global game.
Nevertheless, that beautiful diversity of nationalities and heritages also means that supporters and commentators alike are every now and again presented with a name that leaves them tripping over their own tongue.
We’ve all been there: your club has signed a new player and you’re unfamiliar with their name, which might have consonant combinations you’ve never seen before or accents that you don’t even know how to begin to tackle.
And it’s a tricky moment that’s often complicated by the fact that broadcasters, pundits and even other players will then proceed to pronounce said individual’s name in different ways.