Simster said:Yes but often they just put a shortened version of their names on the back.
Van Hooijdonk is v. Hooydonk
Van Nistelrooy is v. Nistelrooy
Brazilians (even Pele) use a shortened version of their full names
And of course our very own Fat Useless Pie Munching Waste Of Money shortens rather neatly to "Butters" - not that this has helped sales of his name in the club shop in any way.