Number 9 "Free For Mbappé": Real Madrid 23-24 Squad Kit Numbers Announced - New Number for Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid have revealed the official squad kit numbers for the upcoming 2023-24 season, and the list includes several notable changes. Big thanks to football kit number experts @squadnos (SquadNumbers.com) for the nice infographic.

New Signings and Swaps Bring Squad Number Shake-Up at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's summer signings and player swaps have led to a reshuffling of squad numbers since the conclusion of the 2022-23 campaign.

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Among the new signings, Jude Bellingham, the marquee arrival, will don the No. 5 shirt, previously held by Jesús Vallejo. Other newcomers to the squad include Joselu (No. 14), Fran García (No. 20), and Arda Güler (No. 24). In terms of changes within the existing squad, Vinícius Júnior has moved from No. 20 to No. 7, while Rodrygo Goes now wears the No. 11 jersey, previously worn by Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio.

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Jun 15, 2023

The squad numbers at Real Madrid are now almost fully allocated, with only one popular number remaining: the No. 9 left by Benzema, and possibly reserved for Kylian Mbappé. Indeed, new striker Joselu has been given the No. 14 shirt so that the No. 9 is still available.

Real Madrid's 2023-24 Squad Numbers

1. Thibaut Courtois

2. Dani Carvajal

3. Éder Militão

4. David Alaba

5. Jude Bellingham

6. Nacho Fernández

7. Vinícius Júnior

8. Toni Kroos

9.

10. Luka Modric

11. Rodrygo Goes

12. Eduardo Camavinga

13. Andriy Lunin

14. Joselu

15. Fede Valverde

16. Álvaro Odriozola

17. Lucas Vázquez

18. Aurélien Tchouaméni

19. Dani Ceballos

20. Fran García

21. Brahim Díaz

22. Antonio Rüdiger

23. Ferland Mendy

24. Arda Güler

25. Jesús Vallejo

Deal Ends Tonight: Get ALL New 23-24 Kits With 15% Off

Jul 31, 2023

Do you like that Madrid give players like Vinícius Jr. new, "better" numbers? Do you think Mbappé will wear the No. 9 kit from 2023/2024? Lrt us know in the comments below.