Vinicius Jr is Real Madrid's New Number 7, Rodrygo Gets Number 11
Two of Real Madrid's young Brazilian stars are getting new squad numbers next season.
Vini Jr to Wear Number 7, Rodrygo 11
Real Madrid's squad will be looking considerably different next season after the departures of Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard, as well as the arrival of Jude Bellingham and likely more to come. There will also be changes for two of their current stars, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, who will both receive new squad numbers.
Both players have grown immensely since signing for the club, with Vinicius Junior in particular positioning himself as one of the best attacking players in the world. He was assigned the number 28 when he arrived at the club, then moved to 25, and he's spent the last three campaigns with 20 on his back. In that time, he has become one of Madrid's most crucial players, and his importance to the team will be reflected by his new number 7 shirt, previously occupied by Eden Hazard, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul.
Rodrygo will take up the number 11 shirt that used to belong to Marco Asensio, Gareth Bale before him, while Ronaldo Fenomeno and Benzema both donned the number 11 for a season apiece while waiting on their preferred no. 9 to free up. In a similar trajectory to his compatriot, Rodrygo started out with the number 27, then picked up Vini's old number 25, before moving down to 21, and now 11.
Benzema's old number 9 has not been assigned a new owner yet. Madrid will likely be in the hunt for someone to fill the Frenchman's boots this summer, so it may not remain that way for too long. New signing Fran Garcia, a left back brought in from Rayo Vallecano, picks up Vini's old number 20.
Vinicius, who is 24, has already been at the club for 5 years and has achieved a lot in that time, with plenty more to come from him by the looks of it. Rodrygo is 22, has been at Madrid since 2019 and also certainly has a very bright future ahead of him at the Bernabeu. Could the two Brazilians go on to make a bigger mark on the club than the famous number 7s and 11s before them?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
No More Volt: Reebok Santa Cruz 26-27 Third Kit Released
Brazilian club Santa Cruz FC and Reebok have officially unveiled the team's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Titled "A Profecia de 57", the special-edition release celebrates two defining moments in the club's history: the 1957 anthem written by Capiba that coined the nickname "O Terror do Nordeste", and the 2016 Copa do Nordeste title that fulfilled the prophecy ten years ago.
The Reebok Santa Cruz 26-27 third jersey introduces an elegant black and gold design. Across the black base, intricate golden fractured lines trace the geographical outline of Brazil's Northeast region. The front of the shirt features Santa Cruz's classic interlocking SCFC monogram badge rendered in metallic gold, mirrored by Reebok's vector logo on the opposite side. A sharp v-neck collar with gold trim and matching sleeve cuffs complete the look.
Subtle commemorative emblems highlighting "A Profecia de 57" and "O Terror do Nordeste" decorate the release alongside gold numbering on the reverse. Matching black shorts and socks with gold accents complete the new Santa Cruz third uniform.
Club Africain 26-27 Third Kit Released
Following the unveiling of their home kit earlier two weeks ago, Tunisian giants Club Africain and technical sponsor Kelme have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign.
The Kelme Club Africain 26-27 third jersey delivers a sleek and stealthy design, featuring a black base elevated by an intricate tonal graphic pattern with calligraphic undertones across the front and sleeves. Strong contrast comes via the classic fold-over collar, styled in red with thin white tipping, matched by solid red sleeve cuffs. Below the rear collar, the shirt includes the club motto "Beyond the last breath" stamped in red.
The shirt is finished with white details for the Kelme paw logo and front sponsor Ooredoo, sitting alongside the traditional red and white Club Africain crest. Matching black shorts and socks complete the full look for the Tunisian side.
Adidas Marseille 27-28
No more Puma - the return of the Three Stripes. More about the Marseille 27-28 kits very soon on Footy Headlines (and already on Kit Creator).
Boca Juniors Tribute: Sint-Truiden 26-27 European Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truidense VV has officially unveiled its new European kit for the 26-27 season, produced by regional brand Olympic. The special strip was revealed during the premiere of the club documentary 'Expeditie Kanarie: de weg naar Europa' at CC De Bogaard, celebrating STVV's historic first qualification for the main stages of European competition in club history.
The Olympic Sint-Truiden 26-27 European jersey draws heavy inspiration from Boca Juniors while paying tribute to the club's iconic late-1980s 'BT-shirt'. It features a royal blue base highlighted by a bold yellow horizontal chest band that accommodates the Maruhan sponsor logo. The STVV crest and Olympic branding are centered neatly above the chest stripe, complemented by yellow trim along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Matching blue shorts and yellow socks complete the look.
Sint-Truiden will wear the new kit throughout their 26-27 UEFA Conference League league phase campaign, where their fixtures include matchups against Ajax, Hajduk Split, SK Brann, FC Midtjylland, FC Lugano, and FC Iberia 1999 Tbilisi.
