Nicknames are something that football players can never avoid. And in the 2022 World Cup, we have seen a tremendous variety of monikers. The maximum tournament between national teams has had nicknames that have made us laugh or look askance at almost everyone.
And the players of the Argentine national team have not been exempt from this: the Argentina national team defender, Marcos Acuña, is known as 'El Huevo' Acuña, one of the strangest and most curious nicknames in the World Cup. Why do they call him that, the teammate of Lionel Messi on the national team?
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Marcos 'El Huevo' Acuña during the 2022 World Cup. Photo: La Gaceta
Why is he called 'El Huevo' Acuña?
There are different versions about the origin of such a curious nickname. Some say that Acuña is called 'El Huevo' because he used to hit his head a lot when he played football with the kids from the neighborhood. That is why he had several bumps.
However, the player's mother has her own story to tell. “His brother gave him that name. We always used to cut his hair very short. Once I shaved it and his brother named him ‘huevo’. He says it's because of the bumps, but it wasn't for that,” Sara del Prado said in an interview with Radio con vos 89.9.
Even so, the curious thing was that Acuña carried that nickname until he reached professional football. And today, it is customary for his teammates and the world of journalism in general to refer to him as 'El Huevo', despite his face not having the shape of an egg.
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Where was Marcos Acuña born?
The footballer was born in the town of Zapala, in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. The winger explained that in his early days he played as a left midfielder and that he tried out for several clubs. However, it was Ferro who gave him the opportunity to become someone in life.
Which club does the Argentine international play for?
Marcos Acuña is currently a player for Sevilla in Spain. The Albiceleste member joined the club in 2020, after having an outstanding spell with Sporting Lisbon and Racing Club de Avellaneda.
Marcos 'El Huevo' Acuña currently plays for Sevilla in the Spanish League. Photo: EFE