Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: Freedom fighter, Nobel peace prize winner and role model for many. Felix Olof Allan Nelson Beijmo: right back, Swedish youth team international, SV Werder new boy. A seemingly unusual comparison at first glance, yet upon reconsideration, both names share a remarkable history. “My parents were in awe of him”, explains Beijmo when asked about his third middle name. However, they weren’t so much obsessed with the name Nelson itself, rather the absolute desire to achieve something.
