Squad Number Changes

We do enjoy when clubs ‘tidy up’ their numbers, i.e. the re-assignment of first-teamers with higher numbers. As the days of 1-11 fade further, there is less of this re-allocation of …

Pele, so good they retired his number twice There are many things that come across from the United States that are readily embraced in Europe and the UK. Breaking Bad, …

While he has yet to turn 22, Internazionale defender Federico Dimarco has already gone through quite a few shirt numbers, with the early part of the current season adding two …

It’s not a trick question – in which major finals did Johan Cruyff wear something other than 14 for the Netherlands? Certain numbers tend to carry heavy legacies – Manchester …

A year ago, to mark the 25th anniversary of the introduction of squad numbering to the Premier League, we examined how sides allocated their numbers and how they lined up …

This summer has seen a number of high-profile transfers, as well as players changing their squad numbers for the upcoming season. We’ve collaborated with Planet Football to bring youthe 13 …

Another entry in our series where we focus on a game celebrating its anniversary which is of historical squad-number significance. Forty-six years ago today, Ajax achieved a third European Cup …

Titles, trophies and personal accolades have always been the key sources of inspiration for young players all over the world, but what do you do if you simply can’t lose? …

The last five seasons have constituted a glorious period in the history for Dundalk FC: consistent, no-nonsense performances and clean, precise, sustainable and sensible tactics. I refer not to Dundalk’s …

All of the imagery in this article is taken directly from their online stores, with no manipulation by us Thanks to Danny Puttock for the inspiration: @squadnos have you picked …