Watch out World Cup, here come Kangaroo, Long Legs and Jitterbug

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2006

BERLIN (AFP) — Germany and England beware. Ecuador are about to unleash Bam-Bam, Long Legs, Kangaroo and The Infallible as they plot their way through the World Cup second round.

But Jurgen Klinsmann's side are more than ready, with Salto and the White Brazilian to call upon.

They are not strange new recruits. All are long-standing members of their squads, all rejoicing under a host of bizarre nicknames handed out by teammates down the years.

Ecuador have taken the World Cup by storm with their free-flowing, attacking football and their joy on the pitch is reflected in the way they refer to each other.

Veteran defender Ivan Hurtado is Bam-Bam while back-four teammate Jose Perlaza is Zancudo, or Long Legs, for his gangly, 1.93m frame.

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