This 31-year-old Brazilian footballer's name is Mahatma Gandhi. Yes, you read that right

The footballer's full name is Mahatma Gandhi Heberpio Mattos.

Mahatma Gandhi, with his full name Mahatma Gandhi Heberpio Mattos Pires, certainly stands out in the football world, especially in a country like Brazil where the game is deeply revered. It’s because, a midfielder in Trinidad, a Brazilian football club, has a unique name that is highly-regarded in India.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, played a key role in the country’s independence movement from British colonial rule. He is also referred to as the “Father of the Nation”. With his commitment to the freedom of the country, Gandhi inspired millions of people, not just in India but worldwide.

Meanwhile, Mahatma Gandhi, the footballer, is 31-years-old and has been playing professionally since 2011 for Atletico Clube Goiniense.

In addition to this unique name, Brazilian football clubs have a long list of interesting names. From John Lennon Silva Santos named after renowned Beatles singer John Lennon and Pikachu to Marlon Brando and Mosquito, the Brazilian football circuit has it all, The Telegraph reported.

During his time in South Africa from 1893 to 1915, Gandhi established three teams for the Passive Resisters Football Club. The footballs clubs were located in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, according to All India Football Federation. He was also one of the founding members of the Transvaal Indian Football Association in 1896.