I know you have come across quite a number of names in your life time that have left you wondering ….mmmm……that’s a crazy one. Names can mean different things in different parts of the World. However, when footballers are named after countries, you are left wondering why that is the case. Let us have a look at some of them;

6. Jamie England – Goulburn Valley Suns FC


Jamie England is an English footballer who plays for Goulburn Valley Suns in National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 Western Conference. He also played for Championship side Brentford. England of course is a country in Europe, home to the famous English Premier League.

5. Gael Germany – Samaritaine FC




Gael Germany is Martiniquais international footballer who plays for Samaritaine as a midfielder. He was born in May 10 1983. Germany is a European country.

4. Ryan France – Sheffield United (retired)


Ryan France is a retired former England professional footballer who recently ended his career at Championship side Sheffield United. He also played for Hull City who were relegated from the Premier League last season and Alfreton Town. He played as a winger. France is a European country.

See more: http://www.istylmagazine.com/news/sports/top-6-footballers-named-after-countries/

Stephen Ireland