Official: Trent Alexander-Arnold to Wear Number 12 & "Trent" on Real Madrid Shirt
Jun 12, 2025, by Chris
- Transfer Announcement: Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially signed with Real Madrid from Liverpool.
- Jersey Details: He will wear the number 12 shirt and have 'Trent' printed on the back, instead of his full surname.
- La Liga Regulations: La Liga rules restrict first-team squad numbers to between 1 and 25, explaining why Alexander-Arnold could not keep his Liverpool number 66.
Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool. The English right-back has been unveiled at the Santiago Bernabéu, and significantly, he will wear the number 12 shirt for Los Blancos and will have "Trent" printed on the back.
La Liga Number Rules Do Not Allow Number Above 25
The announcement shows Alexander-Arnold alongside club president Florentino Pérez, proudly holding his new jersey. This move marks the end of an era for the player at Liverpool, where he famously wore the number 66.
The reason why Alexander-Arnold does not wear the number 66 shirt for Madrid is simple. La Liga only allows first team players a number between 1-25. Youth players not included in the initial 'A' squad can wear higher numbers, such as Lamine Yamal.
The switch to number 12 is a big change, and so is the name on the back of his shirt. Instead of his full surname "Alexander-Arnold," the Real Madrid jersey will simply bear "Trent." This is likely due to the length of his full surname.
We won't see TAA wearing his full name & iconic number 66
For years, Alexander-Arnold made the unconventional number 66 his own at Liverpool, turning it into an iconic part of his identity as he rose from academy graduate to one of the world's best attacking full-backs, winning the Premier League and Champions League.
The number 12 at Real Madrid has been worn by various notable players over the years, including legendary left-back Marcelo for a significant portion of his illustrious career with the club.
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