Pes 2013 Classic Players Real Names Direct
| Fake Name | Real Player | |-----------|-------------| | M. Platini | Michel Platini | | Z. Zidane | Zinedine Zidane | | J. Papin | Jean-Pierre Papin | | L. Blanc | Laurent Blanc | | D. Ginola | David Ginola | | E. Cantona | Eric Cantona | | M. Desailly | Marcel Desailly |
Most players are looking for one man here, but the supporting cast is legendary.
| In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Position | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Alzamendi | Antonio Alzamendi | Striker (1986 World Cup winner). | | L. Giusti | Luis Galván (Often confused; Giusti is a placeholder) | Midfielder. | | Burruchaga | Jorge Burruchaga (Real name used) | Scored the 1986 final winner. | | C. Tapia | Claudio Caniggia | Blonde speedster. | | Diaz | Ramón Díaz | Poacher. | | Prado | Fernando Redondo | Elegant defensive midfielder. | | Fantino | Diego Maradona | El Diego. Yes, "Fantino" is the fake name for the greatest player of all time. |
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Warning: If you download a "Option File" from forums like PESEdit or PES-Patch, these names are usually already corrected. However, for vanilla PS3/Xbox 360 players, you must do this manually.
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| Fake Name | Real Name | Position | Era Highlights | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | M. Platini | Michel Platini | AMF | Three-time Ballon d’Or winner (1983-85). | | Z. Zidane | Zinedine Zidane | AMF | 1998 World Cup winner, 2006 headbutt legend. | | L. Blanc | Laurent Blanc | CB | Euro 2000 winner, famous for kissing Barthez’s head. | | D. Deschamps | Didier Deschamps | DMF | Captained France to 1998 World Cup victory. | | E. Cantona | Eric Cantona | SS | Manchester United’s "King." Kung-fu kick on a fan. | | J. Papin | Jean-Pierre Papin | CF | 1991 Ballon d’Or winner, phenomenal volleys. | | F. Leboeuf | Frank Leboeuf | CB | World Cup 1998 starter; actor and pundit. |
For many football gaming enthusiasts, Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PES 2013) represents a golden era. It was the last hurrah of the beloved Fox Engine before the franchise’s difficult transition to next-gen consoles. While modern fans obsess over Ultimate Team packs, veterans of PES 2013 know that one of the game’s greatest treasures lies in its "Classic Teams" —secret squads packed with legendary players.
However, Konami has always had a well-known quirk: due to licensing issues, they cannot use the real names of these retired icons. Instead, they hide them behind cheeky pseudonyms. If you want to field Ronaldo, Zidane, or Beckham, you first need to know who is who. | Fake Name | Real Player | |-----------|-------------| | M
Here is your definitive guide to the real identities behind the fake names in PES 2013.