Quirky Squad Numbers

People are always talking of about what number is on the back of a player’s shirt, whether it’s a spirited argument about prescribed zones of play, what player was inexplicably …

Like all major leagues around the world today, we are starting to see more unconventional squad numbers in the Championship outside of 1-11. We’ve taken a look through the Championship …

Shirt numbers in sports are iconic, and they can carry a responsibility for athletes. For example, if basketball undrafted players are given the number 23 they will always have Michael …

Obviously, the answer to whether two number 22s can win the Golden Boot is that they could – it’s possible for the award to be shared – but it’s unlikely. …

Sunday saw Eden Hazard make his first appearance with a Real Madrid badge on his shirt, but for many of us, it’s what’s on the back of the shirt that …

Ah, squad numbers… they’re always a great cause of consternation, controversy, and conflict. Maybe that borders a bit on hyperbole, but the point is this: For the most part, shirt …

What memories does the number 34 conjure up for you? Are they fond memories of Ryan Bertrand’s triumphant Champions League debut when he shone as a left wing-back during Chelsea’s …

Welcome to the 88th edition of our weekly squad number quiz, Monday 11s. This week we are taking a look at some unusual squad numbers from past and present. As …

The 1954 World Cup was the first to utilise squad numbers and, since then, including European Championships, there have been 466 English squad places up for grabs at major finals. …

Have you ever wondered why Jari Litmanen wore number 37 when he joined Liverpool during the 2001-02 season? Did you think that perhaps it was because the two digits added …