Football jersey numbers and great stars

The origin of jersey numbers (summary of 20 years of live football experience)

If we trace back history, we can’t help but think of England, the birthplace of modern football.

In 1928, Chelsea played against Arsenal in the league. The Football Association required for the first time that numbers be printed on the uniforms to represent the position of each player. From then on, the printing of numbers on uniforms was gradually promoted in the global football movement, and in 1933 it was extended to the entire English league. It was not until the fifth World Cup held in Switzerland in 1954 that all players’ jerseys were printed with numbers for the first time in the World Cup.

The original numbers represent the positions of the players, from small to large, representing from the backcourt to the frontcourt. 1-11 represent the main players, and 12 and above are substitutes. At first, 12 was mostly the second goalkeeper, and 22 or 23 was mostly the third goalkeeper. Let’s also introduce the representative figures.

No. 1 goalkeeper is unstoppable

The importance of the goalkeeper position is unquestionable.

Representatives: Zoff, Yasin, Schmeichel, Kahn, Saint-Casillas

Current No. 1: Oblak (Atletico Madrid) Slovenian player replaced Handa as the national team’s number one goalkeeper in 2015

Right back No. 2 works hard on the right corridor

Representatives: Cafu, Cordoba, Gary Neville, Alves, Maicon

Current most valuable player: Arnold (Liverpool)

The silent offensive firepower of the No. 3 left back

Representatives: Roberto Carlos Ligarazu Maldini (not fighting alone) Grosso Ashley Cole Marcelo

Current No. 1 value: A. Davis (Bayern) was born in a refugee camp and immigrated to Canada as a refugee. He represented Canada in the Gold Cup in 2017 and won the Golden Boot Award.

No. 4 Centre Back Sweeper

Representative figures: Beckenbauer (No. 4 in that era represented a free defender), Kompany, Ramos, and Van Dijk

The most valuable player today: De Ligt (Juventus) was promoted to Ajax’s first team at the age of 16, became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League final at the age of 17, and became the youngest captain in the team’s history at the age of 18. His father was once a teammate of Cruyff.

(Of course, unless Van Dijk is seriously injured, this position should be his. I hope he can return soon.)

There are exceptions for the tall and tough No. 5 center back

Representatives: Cannavaro, Rio, Ferdinand, Puyol

We have to talk about why Qi Xuanzong chose No. 5. During the Juventus period, No. 10 belonged to Prince Del Piero. When he arrived at Real Madrid, Zidane did not take away the number 21 from the Argentine Sonano and announced that No. 5 was the number of Real Madrid legend Sanchez. He won the World Footballer of the Year three times. We have to admit that Zidane was a superstar of his generation and a Grand Slam player.

The most valuable player today: Varane 70 million

The No. 6 defensive midfielder is the midfielder and the brain

Representatives: Redondo, Makelele, Baresi, Xavi (club), Iniesta (national team), Pogba, Michy Batshuayi, Tiago

The most valuable player today: De Jong (Barcelona)

A product of William II’s youth training, he transferred to Ajax at the age of 18, was promoted to the first team at the age of 19, arrived at Barcelona at the age of 22, and won the King’s Cup this season.

No. 7, a talented attacker

Representatives: Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, Zagaro Caniggia, Liverpool King Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Manchester United King Cantona, Beckham, C. Rofigo, Raul Villa, Ribery

The most expensive player in the world: Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) is also the most expensive player in the world. Since he cannot be define as a pure center forward, he is defined as a winger according to his position. He joined the Monaco youth training at the age of 14, entered the first team at the age of 17, joined Paris Saint-Germain at the age of 18, and won the World Cup as a main player at the age of 19.

No. 8 intercepts the midfielder and there is also a butcher

Representatives: Socrates, Rijkaard, Gascoigne, Dungar, Deschamps, Keane, Gattuso, Lampard, Gerrard, Kroos

Current most valuable player: Kante (Chelsea)

Born in Paris, he played in an amateur team from the age of 8 to 19 before joining a professional club in Ligue 2. He played for the Foxes for two seasons, helping the team win the Premier League title. After moving to Chelsea, he won the Premier League title again and won the 2018 World Cup in Russia as a main player.

No. 9 forward terminator

Representatives: Gerd Muller Ronaldo Eto’o Olewan Suarez Torres Drogba Vardy

Current most valuable player: Kane (Tottenham)

His position overlaps with Haaland, but his transfer value is still higher than Haaland’s. He entered the Tottenham youth training camp at the age of 11, joined the first team at the age of 17, won the Premier League Golden Boot at the age of 24, and the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Russia. He won the Premier League Golden Boot this season and is the assist king.

No. 10 team soul core

The number 10 is usually give to the organizer of the team. In the past, it was mostly give to the traditional front midfielder or the strongest core player in the team.

We have to admit that the sacred origin of this number comes from the inheritance of Pele and Maradona. Their contributions have long surpassed this sport.

Even represent their own country and nation.

Representatives: Pele, Maradona, Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobamba, Joe Rui Costa, Del Piero

Zidane Ronaldinho Messi Kane Neymar

Current most valuable player: Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) (Not because De Bruyne doesn’t wear No. 10, but his value is indeed a little lower than Neymar’s)

Born in Santos youth training, he was promote to the first team at the age of 17, joined Barcelona at the age of 21, helped the team win the treble, and transferred to Paris for 222 million euros at the age of 25. He reached the Champions League final last season and the Champions League semi-finals this season.

No. 11 Wing Attacking Vanguard

Representatives: Legend Puskas Flying Garrincha Lone Wolf Romario Giggs Nedved Pedro Di Maria Salah

Current most valuable player: Salah (Liverpool)

He made his debut in the Egyptian domestic league, transferred to the Swiss champion Basel club at the age of 20, transferred to Chelsea at the age of 22, and after being loaned out continuously, he transferred to Liverpool at the age of 25. In his first season, he broke the Premier League record and won the Golden Boot. He later helped the team win the Champions League and Premier League titles.