Ligue 1 Players Are Now Allowed to Wear "Any" Number
Aug 18, 2022, by Chris
If you have watched some of the opening matches of the 2022-2023 Ligue 1 season, you might have noticed a change in shirt numbers - players now have a much bigger freedom when it comes to the choice of their shirt number.
From the 2022-2023 season, all Ligue 1 players are allowed to freely choose any number from two to 99, with only number one being reserved for goalkeepers. Previously, players had to wear a number between 1-30 (1, 12, and 30 reserved for keepers), with some special exceptions.
Ligue 1 Players With Number Above 30 In 22-23 Season
Various players took the chance and took a number that would previously have been forbidden. The most famous player who changed shirt numbers is PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who switched from No. 50 to No. 99.
Tolisso's No. 88 caused some debate
Those who have made use of the new numbering rules in large numbers are the new signings of the club. Alexis Sanchez (No. 70), Alexandre Lacazette (No. 91), Breel Embolo (No. 36), and Mbemba (No. 99) are only a few signings who wear shirts with numbers above 30.
We will certainly see much many more high numbers in France's Ligue 1 in the future
It seems certain that we will see a lot more numbers above 30 in the future, with players apparently liking the freedom to choose high numbers.
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Al Fayha FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha FC have officially unveiled their new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season, made once again by in-house and domestic partner HH Sport. The new collection brings a cohesive look across the board, led by the traditional vibrant orange on the home shirt paired with intricate navy sleeve cuff patterning and subtle tonal detailing on the fabric.
The Al Fayha 26-27 away kit opts for a clean white base highlighted by bold orange side panels, sleeve trims, and monochromatic logos. Completing the player lineup, the third kit arrives in a deep blue tone accented with sky blue trims on the collar and cuffs, while three distinct goalkeeper uniforms were also unveiled in black, sky blue, and vibrant yellow.
The new Al Fayha 26-27 kits are now available through the club's official online store.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Nike, the shirt was showcased during the Agrival 2026 event in Penafiel, joining the previously launched red-and-black home and white away strips.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly black, highlighted by fine vertical red pinstripes running down the front. Red trim details the neckline, maintaining the club's classic Rubro-Negro aesthetic. A standout element is the retro-styled interlocking 'FCP' monogram on the left chest, placed alongside a special 75th-anniversary emblem celebrating the club's founding in 1951.
White detailing completes the look, with the Nike Swoosh on the right chest and the ABANCA main sponsor printed cleanly across the center.
SC Toulon 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club Sporting Club Toulon and kit supplier Patrick have officially launched the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The new designs bring a modern visual identity to the French side with bespoke graphic details.
The Patrick SC Toulon 26-27 home shirt stays true to the club's traditional "Azur et Or" identity with a vibrant yellow base. It features dynamic royal blue diagonal block patterns across the upper left chest and lower right hem, subtly incorporating the number "83" in tribute to the Var department. A contrasting blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve trims finish off the look, which is paired with blue shorts.
Built on the same template, the Patrick Sporting Toulon 26-27 away shirt introduces a fresh mint green base contrasted by dark navy graphic elements and trims. Both jerseys feature centrally aligned Patrick logos and club crests, and are now available through the club's official store.
Chelsea 26-27 Third Kit Spotted on Sale
The new Nike Chelsea 26-27 third shirt has been spotted on sale in official retail stores ahead of its scheduled launch. Photos taken at a Nike store in Orlando, Florida, reveal the final retail version on the racks with Premier League name and number printing, giving supporters a full look at the design before its official unveiling.
