The Tokyo Sexwale Name Game: The funniest names in soccer

When Tokyo Sexwale announced his intention to run for FIFA president, many were taken aback by his rather unusual name. Sexwale - who won the "Name of the Year" competition in 2001 - is one of many candidates, but he certainly has the most eye-catching name on the ballot sheet.

As such, and with complete respect for each player's dedication to the sport they love, here are some of the funniest names in the world of soccer:

The "butt" of all the jokes

Nicky Butt: Unlike the other three, this former Manchester United and Newcastle midfielder gets straight to the point.

Walter Fabian Assmann: This Argentine goalkeeper prefers the name Fabian, and, to be fair, everyone has their own preference, right?

Rod Fanni: Packed his bags and left Marseille to join Qatari outfit Al-Arabi this season after spending 15 years in Ligue 1.

Dean Windass: This Hull City midfielder isn't the only Windass in professional football. Who can forget Accrington Stanley midfielder Josh Windass, too?

David vs. Daniel

Daniel Drinkwater: If ever there was a good example for young fans of Leicester City to follow, it's this midfielder, who reminds us all to keep hydrated.

David Seaman: He's an iconic goalkeeper for the English national team but he's had to sail in stormy seas with this rather unfortunate surname.

Danny Invincible: Nothing can stop this Australian forward except time, age, and opposition defenders.

David Goodwillie: This Aberdeen striker is the most confident man in every room he enters.

Short and sweet

Banana Yaya: It helps that this Cameroonian international has played for French outfit Sion and Greek side Platanias, and all three of those teams wear bright yellow kits.

Christian Fuchs: This Leicester City left full-back doesn't, ahem ... mess around.

Mark de Man: This is easily the best name of the bunch, since his coach can simply yell his name out and give instructions with one breath.

Harrison Afful: He's actually a really, really solid left full-back for the Columbus Crew.

Long and winding

Jan Venegoor of Hesselink: Unlike the others in this category, this Dutch forward wore his full name with pride on the back of his shirt.

Pape Pate Amodou Mamadou Pamadou adou dou Sougou: Conversely, Sheffield Wednesday simply can't afford to put his full name on a jersey.

Anthony Philip David Terry Frank Donald Stanley Gerry Gordon Stephen James Oatway: His friends call him Charlie.

Two-Boys Gladstone Gamede: This name, the player explained himself:

"My mom always wanted a girl, and after she had a boy she thought the second time she would have a girl. When I came out, she was like, 'Oh, I have two boys.' And that's how my name came along."

Honourable mentions

We couldn't forget the likes of Paul Dickov, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Yuri Zhirkov, and Ricky van Wolfswinkle, either, now could we?