Numbers

Stepping away from the familiar No. 2 shirt he wore at Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Dani Carvajal has officially taken over the No. 14 jersey at his new club, Getafe.

Explaining the choice, the 34-year-old right-back shared he chose 14 because it's the number his brother-in-law, Joselu, wore at Real Madrid. He hopes it brings him the same luck and success that Joselu achieved at the Bernabéu.

This marks the first time in his club career that the Spanish defender has worn this number, having previously featured with No. 2 and No. 15 for Real Madrid, as well as No. 20 at Bayer Leverkusen.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the graphic and collage.

Mexican side Tigres UANL joined the global campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Octubre Rosa) during their Liga MX Apertura 2026 clash against Club León at Estadio Universitario. The club marked the occasion with dedicated pink details across both their pre-match routine and on the pitch to promote early detection and self-examination.

During the pre-game warm-up, Tigres players stepped out in custom light pink T-shirts. The front featured the wordmark "TIGRES" with the letter "I" replaced by a breast cancer awareness ribbon, topped by a tonal club crest. On the reverse, the shirts showcased the campaign's central message: "Ser Incomparable es notarlo a tiempo. Autoexplórate" ("Being Incomparable is catching it in time. Self-examine").

For the match itself, Tigres lined up in their regular 26-27 home kit, but with an eye-catching twist. The standard font coloring was replaced with vibrant pink player names and numbers on the back, offering a sharp contrast against their classic yellow and blue shirts while keeping the awareness initiative in full focus throughout the ninety minutes.

Mexican side Tigres UANL joined the global campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Octubre Rosa) during their Liga MX Apertura 2026 clash against Club León at Estadio Universitario. The club marked the occasion with dedicated pink details across both their pre-match routine and on the pitch to promote early detection and self-examination.

During the pre-game warm-up, Tigres players stepped out in custom light pink T-shirts. The front featured the wordmark "TIGRES" with the letter "I" replaced by a breast cancer awareness ribbon, topped by a tonal club crest. On the reverse, the shirts showcased the campaign's central message: "Ser Incomparable es notarlo a tiempo. Autoexplórate" ("Being Incomparable is catching it in time. Self-examine").

For the match itself, Tigres lined up in their regular 26-27 home kit, but with an eye-catching twist. The standard font coloring was replaced with vibrant pink player names and numbers on the back, offering a sharp contrast against their classic yellow and blue shirts while keeping the awareness initiative in full focus throughout the ninety minutes.

Stepping away from the familiar No. 2 shirt he wore at Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Dani Carvajal has officially taken over the No. 14 jersey at his new club, Getafe.

Explaining the choice, the 34-year-old right-back shared he chose 14 because it's the number his brother-in-law, Joselu, wore at Real Madrid. He hopes it brings him the same luck and success that Joselu achieved at the Bernabéu.

This marks the first time in his club career that the Spanish defender has worn this number, having previously featured with No. 2 and No. 15 for Real Madrid, as well as No. 20 at Bayer Leverkusen.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the graphic and collage.

Raphinha officially wore Brazil's iconic No. 10 shirt for the first time in a friendly against Australia, becoming the latest player to inherit the famous number following Neymar's departure from the national team after the 2026 World Cup.

The Barcelona forward is no stranger to the shirt, having already worn No. 10 several times during Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign when Neymar was unavailable.

Colombian football governing body DIMAYOR is set to introduce sweeping kit branding regulations starting with the 2027 Liga BetPlay season. An official circular distributed to professional clubs outlines strict new rules for shirt names, numbering, and sleeve badges. Most notably, the league will mandate Helvetica as the sole official typeface for player names and squad numbers across all participating teams, stripping clubs and kit manufacturers of the ability to use custom fonts. Big thanks to @cdfactoryco.

Beyond standardizing the typography, the regulations strictly govern visibility and colors. All names and numbers must appear either in solid black on light-colored kits or solid white on dark-colored kits, with no additional accent colors or outlines permitted. For shirts featuring stripes or graphic patterns, clubs must integrate a blank, single-tone rectangle measuring exactly 34 cm by 26 cm on the back to host the number. Player names must be positioned directly above the number with a font height between 5 cm and 7 cm, while DIMAYOR and competition sleeve badges will have designated dimensions and mandatory placement below club sponsor patches.

DIMAYOR is also putting an end to unconventional squad numbers. Players will only be allowed to wear consecutive integers from 1 up to the total number of registered squad members, outlawing high numbers such as 77, 88, or 99. The drastic move has sparked backlash among Colombian football fans and kit designers, who have criticized the choice of a standard office typeface and the loss of distinctive club identity on the pitch.

Inter Milan will have a dedicated name and number font for their new 2026-27 third kit in the UEFA Champions League, something rarely seen from the Nerazzurri in recent years as they have typically used the standard Serie A typography in Europe.

For Serie A, Inter use the standard league typography in Speed Yellow. In the Champions League, however, the Nerazzurri switch to a bespoke 1990s-inspired font with taller, sharper-edged lettering and numbers featuring a thin blue outline, matching the kit's grey.

Interestingly, Inter's 2026-27 home shirt uses the standard Serie A font and was worn in their first Champions League match against Real Madrid. The third kit, meanwhile, features a dedicated Champions League typeface.

Fans can choose between the Serie A and Champions League fonts when customizing the Inter Milan 2026-27 third kit on the club's official web store. This dual-font approach gives the European version a distinct retro feel.

Big thanks to What The Kit for the mockup!

Emi Martinez has officially switched from No. 26 to No. 1 at Chelsea after just one match. The Argentine goalkeeper wore No. 26 in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Brighton.

With Robert Sanchez joining Como on loan, the No. 1 shirt became available, allowing Martínez to make the switch. Chelsea is now the third professional club where Martinez has worn No. 1, following Getafe and Aston Villa.

In a nice gesture to supporters who had already purchased his previous shirt, Martinez will sign all official “Martinez 26” jerseys bought through Chelsea's Megastore or official website. Fans can bring their shirt and proof of purchase to Stamford Bridge before October 4.

Marcus Rashford has added two more numbers to his collection of tattooed shirt numbers. According to Manchester-based tattoo artist Dale McGovern, the forward now has 14 and 9, joining the familiar 39, 19 and 10 already inked on his body.

The No. 14 is linked to his time at Barcelona, where Rashford wore the number during his first move abroad and helped the club win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.

Meanwhile, No. 9 represents another chapter of his career, having been used at Aston Villa before Rashford returned to Old Trafford wearing the same number. It is also the fourth shirt number he has worn for Manchester United.

Thanks to Jersey Story for the visuals.

Following the close of the summer transfer window, Arsenal's men's squad numbers for the 26-27 season have been locked in. Kit expert and collector @ArsenalShirt has shared a comprehensive visual overview displaying the finalized names and numbers printed on the club's 26-27 home and goalkeeper jerseys as the Gunners prepare to defend their Premier League crown.

The updated roster integrates a wave of high-profile signings alongside the established core. Among the notable assignments, Viktor Gyökeres takes the iconic number 14 shirt, Eberechi Eze steps into the coveted number 10, and Bruno Guimarães wears his familiar number 39. Defensive arrivals are also accounted for, with Cristhian Mosquera taking number 3, Piero Hincapié taking number 5, and Ezri Konsa assigned number 15. Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke wear numbers 17 and 20 respectively, while Martin Zubimendi takes number 36. Between the posts, David Raya keeps number 1, joined by Kepa Arrizabalaga at number 13 and Illan Meslier at number 30.

Several club stalwarts maintain their traditional numbers, including Bukayo Saka (7), captain Martin Ødegaard (8), and Declan Rice (41), while the number 9 remains vacant following summer departures. Promising academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly (49) and Max Dowman (56) are also officially integrated into the senior squad list for the 26-27 campaign.

Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed their squad shirt numbers for the 26-27 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. The French champions revealed the updated roster graphic displaying the club's official numbering across their classic Hechter-inspired home kit and goalkeeper jerseys. This graphic was created by @gollofootball and was officially used and posted by PSG.

The list highlights several new arrivals and notable number assignments across the squad. New signing Ferran Torres takes the number 9 shirt, while fellow additions Maghnes Akliouche, Lucas Digne, and Mika Godts take numbers 11, 12, and 22, respectively. Key figures retain their established shirts, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the number 7 and Ousmane Dembélé wearing number 10, alongside core regulars such as Marquinhos (5), Achraf Hakimi (2), and Vitinha (17).

Between the posts, Lucas Chevalier wears number 30 alongside Alessandro Longoni (16) and Matvey Safonov (39). Midfielder João Neves retains his distinctive number 87, while Warren Zaïre-Emery continues with number 33 for the upcoming campaign.

1. FC Köln have officially confirmed that star winger Said El Mala has committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension through to 2031. Alongside the new long-term deal, the young attacker has also been awarded the club's prestigious number 10 shirt.

The announcement effectively ends months of transfer speculation surrounding the youngster, who had attracted significant interest from top German clubs including Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Köln held firm on their valuation and convinced the player to spearhead the club's project going forward.

Having previously worn the number 13 jersey during his breakout Bundesliga campaign, El Mala now officially inherits the number 10 kit.