Pes 2013 Classic Players | Real Names

| In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Iconic Trait | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Franco Baresi (No fake name needed) | Libero. | | Burgnoli | Roberto Baggio | The Divine Ponytail. | | Galli | Giuseppe Giannini | "Il Principe." | | Ferramosca | Paolo Maldini | Best left back/center back in the game. | | Serena | Aldo Serena | Striker. | | Scienza | Gianluca Vialli | Power striker. | | Donadoni | Roberto Donadoni (Real name) | Winger. | | Rossi | Paolo Rossi (Real name) | 1982 World Hero. | | Zenga | Walter Zenga (Real name) | Goalkeeper. | | Ancelotti | Carlo Ancelotti | Midfield general. | Classic England (The Three Lions) For those who want to relive 1966 or the 1990s.

| In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Legendary For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Johan Cruyff | The face of Total Football. Note: Sometimes listed as "J. Cruyff" in later patches, but in vanilla, it's Homegaard. | | Van Berg | Marco van Basten | The volley master. | | Gullit | Ruud Gullit (Yes, his real name is used sometimes) | Dreadlocked box-to-box genius. | | Rijkaart | Frank Rijkaard | Defensive anchor. | | Kuet | Wim Kieft | Header specialist. | | Vonk | Hans Vonk (Often confused, but usually represents Van Breukelen) | Goalkeeper. | | Walcyck | Gerald Vanenburg | Winger. | Note for editors: In many ROMs, "Koman" is actually Phillip Cocu , while "Suurendonk" represents Wilbert Suvrijn or Berry van Aerle . Classic Argentina (The Albiceleste) Most players are looking for one man here, but the supporting cast is legendary. pes 2013 classic players real names

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PES 2013) is widely regarded as a high-water mark for the franchise. Released in the twilight of the Xbox 360/PS3 era, it offered a perfect blend of fluid gameplay, strategic depth, and—most importantly for fans of football history—a treasure trove of hidden legends. | In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Iconic

| In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Position | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 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. | Classic Germany (Die Mannschaft) Look for the tall strikers and the sweeper with a mustache. | | Serena | Aldo Serena | Striker

| In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Position | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Bobby Moore (Real) | CB. | | Lineker | Gary Lineker (Real) | CF. | | Shilton | Peter Shilton (Real) | GK. | | Robson | Bryan Robson (Real) | CM. | | Beardsley | Peter Beardsley (Real) | SS/CF. | | Hodge | Steve Hodge | LM. | | Pearce | Stuart Pearce (Real) | LB. | | Platt | David Platt (Real) | AM. | | Waddle | Chris Waddle (Real) | RWF. |

However, anyone who has booted up PES 2013 knows the frustration. Due to licensing issues with FIFPro and various national associations, Konami could not use the real names of many retired superstars. Instead, they appeared in the "Classic Teams" (often hidden in the PES Shop or unlocked via winning tournaments) under bizarre, fictional pseudonyms.

| In-Game Pseudonym | Real Name | Era | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Zinedine Zidane (Real) | 1998-2006. | | Thuram | Lilian Thuram (Real) | RB/CB. | | Deschamps | Didier Deschamps (Real) | DM. | | Giresse | Alain Giresse (Real) | 1980s midfield magician. | | Tigana | Jean Tigana (Real) | Midfield engine. | | Fernandez | Luis Fernandez | DM. | | Papin | Jean-Pierre Papin | Striker (1991 Ballon d'Or). | | Cantona | Eric Cantona | The King. Often appears as "Entona" or "Cantello" depending on region. | World All-Stars (The Rare Gems) This team contains players who didn't fit neatly into the national classic squads.