As passionate football fans, we rally behind our national teams, cheering them on to victory as they proudly lift the flag of Nigeria on the international stage.

Despite the successes achieved by the Super Falcons, particularly on the African continent, the Super Eagles are undoubtedly the biggest national team whose appearance on the pitch draws a lot of eyeballs.

But as football-loving fans of Nigeria, do we know everything about these players who don the iconic green and white jersey with pride?

In this short article, MyNigeriaSports takes a look at some middle names of popular Nigerian players that their fans probably didn't know about, from defenders to forwards.

1. Stanley Bobbi Nwabali

2. William Paul Troost-Ekong

3. Calvin Chinedu Bassey

4. Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi

5. Alexander Chuka Iwobi

6. Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze

7. Francis Odinaka Uzoho

8. Kelechi Promise Iheanacho

9. Victor James Osimhen

10. Victor Okoh Boniface

11. Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon

12. Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman