“My dad loved Deco as a player. He started calling me Deco as a nicknam...” — Naby Keita Quote

My dad loved Deco as a player. He started calling me Deco as a nickname around the house.

Leipzig made me a better player.

Firstly, before every game, I always speak with my mum. She really encourages me a lot. Then, once I'm out on the field, I say a little prayer for my team and for everyone on the field, both sides, so that nothing bad happens, no-one gets injured.

I wanted to be Deco, Titi Camara, or Pascal Feindouno when I was young, and now there are kids with my name on the back of their shirts! That is such a big motivation for me, and I hope I continue to show them that, with courage and determination, they can achieve anything.

'Shaggy' was a nickname before it was ever a stage name. I have no problem with it.

I always say the difference between a nickname and a stage name is you don't get to give yourself your nickname.

My nickname is The Fonz. My sister Lori nicknamed me it when I was younger and it stuck.

I have no nickname, as there has never been any need for one.

I worked in pubs when I was younger. My nickname was Morticia.