The Unique Number Inside England Players' Shirt Collar - What Are They?
Jul 9, 2021, by Khoi
If you've ever come across pictures of England football team's shirt collar, you'd see small numbers printed inside the collar. They are called "legacy numbers", which are given to each members of the England international team.
England players' unique legacy number
On 14 November 2019, England men's football team played their 1000th international game against Montenegro in the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifier. To mark the occasion, the squad at the time wore shirts with individual legacy numbers.
After the match, the special numbers were then moved inside the collar in compliance with UEFA regulation.
These numbers were assigned to every players who have ever represented the nation at the highest level. This starts from 1872, England's first ever football match, with then goalkeeper Robert Barker as number 1.
England's manager Gareth Southgate is number 1071, captain Harry Kane is 1207 while current EURO 2020 star man Raheem Sterling is 1190.
The system is now at 1200s with the newest members such as Leeds' Kalvin Phillips (1250), Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Everton's Dominic Calver-Lewin (1254) and the latest is Leicester's Harvey Barnes (1256).
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The jersey's defining feature is an all-over tonal abstract lightning bolt graphic woven into the fabric. Adding a touch of classic detail, Puma has included a buttoned collar with white contrast inserts at the back, paired with matching white trim on the sleeve cuffs. The BVB crest and Puma cat logo stand out in vibrant yellow, with the Vodafone sponsor logo placed prominently across the chest.
The full kit is completed with matching black shorts and black socks featuring white cuff details and yellow BVB 09 text.
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The three designs share strong connection with the club's traditional colors: a blue home shirt with dark blue detailing, a striking away jersey with blue base and white gradient hoops, and a white third kit featuring classy blue pinstripes.
What do you think of Deportivo Genésis 26-27 kits by Humminbird Printz? Let us know in the comments below.
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The Kelme CD Feirense 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly white base with a subtle grey graphic across the front, creating a reptile skin-inspired texture. A classic polo collar and monochromatic silver detailing complete the design, including a metallic-effect club crest for a refined finish.
What do you think of the new CD Feirense 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The new shirt is predominantly navy blue with a wide gold horizontal band across the chest, housing an oversized "TIGRES" wordmark, complemented by gold Adidas shoulder stripes, sleeve accents, trim, crest, and sponsor logos.
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The new uniform features a dark collegiate green base color that pays homage to the club's heritage and moniker, accompanied by bright red accents and the classic Adidas Trefoil logo. The shirt incorporates an all-over leafy printed graphic pattern across the fabric, providing a subtle textured finish. Bright red Three Stripes run along the shoulders, complemented by matching red piping around the collar and sleeve cuffs.
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The 26-27 home kit uses Joma's Vintage Eco-Retro template, featuring a royal blue body paired with a contrasting white polo collar and matching sleeve trim. The shirt incorporates a clean monochrome white club crest alongside the municipal emblem of Ciudad Real and a 97th-anniversary detail on the lower back.
For the away option, Manchego Ciudad Real adopts Joma's Championship VIII model. The kit features a sleek black and anthracite base with subtle sublimated graphic detailing across the shoulder panels. Like the home shirt, it carries a white monochrome crest, local municipality details, and special anniversary branding on the reverse.