Top 5 Ray Hudson Nicknames For Footballers

By Adam Clifton

Top 5 Ray Hudson Nicknames For Footballers

Ray Hudson — Ray Hudson has earned a reputation as one of the most enthusiastic commentators in all of sports. His calls of soccer games make him nearly as entertaining as the game on the pitch. Here is a list of the five best nicknames that Hudson has given to some of the sport's greatest players.

5. Alexis "Electric" Sanchez

5. Alexis

5. Alexis "Electric" Sanchez

5. Alexis — Alexis Sanchez is one of the most exciting players in the game. His energy and work rate make him a menace to defenses around Europe. Hudson came up the the nickname that describes Sanchez perfectly, calling the player "electric". The nickname was earned in El Clasico against Real Madrid, and the title has followed Sanchez to England and Arsenal.

4. Cristiano "The Dark Invader" Ronaldo

4. Cristiano

4. Cristiano "The Dark Invader" Ronaldo

4. Cristiano — Cristiano Ronaldo is not a player who has been lacking a nickname. However, Ray Hudson coined the nickname "The Dark Invader" for the star and it stuck. The origin of this nickname is unclear, but it likely has something to do with the relentless nature with which Ronaldo attacks defenses and takes goals at his leisure.

3. Xabi "Red Beard" Alonso

3. Xabi

3. Xabi "Red Beard" Alonso

3. Xabi — Xabi Alonso adds valuable experience and poise to any team he is a part of. Alonso is coolness personified, never looking rattled or pressured on the pitch. Hudson refers to Alonso as "Red Beard", and it fits the Spanish midfielder perfectly.

2. Karim "Big Benz" Benzema

2. Karim

2. Karim "Big Benz" Benzema

2. Karim — In his early days at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema was larger than most strikers. Throughout his career, Benzema has solved his fitness problems and is no longer the subject of weight issues. Ray Hudson referred to Karim Benzema as "Big Benz" and the nickname sticks to this day.

1. Mesut "Avatar Eyes" Ozil

1. Mesut

1. Mesut "Avatar Eyes" Ozil

1. Mesut — Mesut Ozil is one of the best midfielders in the world. His vision and ability to pick out the perfect pass at the right time make him incredible to watch. Ray Hudson referred to Ozil as "Avatar Eyes", probably due to his big eyes. Only Hudson can describe the origin of the nickname. Regardless, it fits for Ozil and makes fans chuckle every time they hear it.

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