In India, Mahatma Gandhi is known for fighting for independence against the British. Considering his contribution, he has been given the status of 'Father of the Nation'. It has been 76 years since he sacrificed his life for the country. But today, on 2nd October, on his birth anniversary, a surprising fact has come to light. According to the report of The Telegraph, 'Mahatma Gandhi' has been playing football in Brazil for the last 13 years. Don't be surprised, because this is not the 'Bapu' of India, but a Brazilian player with the same name. The full name of this 32 year old player is Mahatma Gandhi Haberpio Matos Pires, who is called there as 'Mahatma Gandhi' or Mahatma.

Who is Mahatma Gandhi?

Heberpio Matos was born in 1992. Haberpio, who plays in League Series A, has a height of 5 feet 10 inches. 32-year-old Haberpio is a defensive midfielder and started playing professional football in 2011. In his first season, he had to sit outside the bench most of the time. From 2012, he gradually started being given a chance. He currently plays for Goiania Sports Club in this league.

many strange names

Mahatma Gandhi Haberpio Matos Pires is not the only player whose name is surprising. There are many such names in Brazilian clubs, you will be shocked to know them. The name of a player playing in the league Serie A is Yogo Pikachu, which is based on the cartoon show. A footballer also plays in this league with the name 'Mosquito', which means mosquito. Another footballer John Lennon, Silv Santos is named after the singer 'John Lennon'. Apart from this, there are players named after Hollywood actor Marlon Brando.