Cheli (footballer)

Cheli is a common nickname, usually a diminutive of a longer given name, used for footballers (soccer players). Due to the prevalence of Spanish-speaking footballers, the name "Cheli" is often associated with players from Spanish-speaking countries, although it is not exclusive to them. The term does not refer to a specific player, position, or team, but rather serves as an informal identifier. When encountering the name "Cheli" in a football context, further information is typically needed to identify the specific player being referenced. The full name, club affiliation, or nationality would be necessary to distinguish between different players sharing this nickname. Because it is a common nickname, several footballers might be known as "Cheli" at any given time.