Gianluigi Donnarumma will wear the No.50 at PSG. A strange jersey number that recalls some, just as bizarre …
The days when players wore only the numbers 1 through 11 are long gone. Now almost all numbers are allowed. Recently, some footballers have therefore made the choice to wear amazing jersey numbers. Here is our selection of the most surprising numbers.
▪ Gianlugi Donnarumma – 5⃣0⃣
Trained at AC Milan, Gianluigi Donnarumma from his professional beginnings opted for a rather strange jersey number: 99. For several seasons, the Italian, born February 25, 1999, had this number on his back in reference to his year of birth. Officially transferred to PSG on Wednesday, the European champion also chose a number out of the ordinary among the Rouge et Bleu. The best player of Euro 2020 will wear the n ° 50 in the club of the capital.
▪ Ronaldo – 9⃣9⃣
The most famous number 9 in football history. The benchmark for center forward. During his career, Ronaldo released the n ° 9 but also the n ° 11 and 10 under the jersey of Inter Milan and Real Madrid. When he joined AC Milan in 2006, these three numbers were not available. The 9 is taken by the Italian Filipo Inzaghi, the 10 by Clarence Seedorf and the 11 by Alberto Gilardino. The Brazilian double Ballon d’Or then decides to turn to… 99.
▪ Robinho – 7⃣0⃣
One of the most talented players of recent years. Robinho was a real technician. An attacking midfielder, the Brazilian was used to wearing numbers like 7, 11 or 10. But from 2010 to 2014, during his time at AC Milan, where all follies are allowed, the winger auriverde was offered the n ° 70 by its management.
▪ Bixente Lizarazu – 6⃣9⃣
In 2005-2006, Bixente Lizarazu played the last season of his career. After a one-year freelance at Olympique de Marseille, the French side decided to return to Bayern Munich. But on his return, his favorite No. 3 is occupied by the Brazilian Lucio. The tricolor world champion therefore decides to play with the… 69. A number that has a double meaning. It’s his year of birth but above all… his size! Indeed, “Liza” measures 1.69 m.
▪ Ronaldinho – 8⃣0⃣
A genius of the round ball. Perhaps the most talented player in the history of the sport. Ronaldinho made the various spectators dream. With on the back the 10, the 11, the 21 and… the 80. On his arrival in Milan in 2008, the Brazilian indeed chose the n ° 80. Because no number was available, but also to honor his year of birth, like Gianluigi Donnarumma after him.
▪ Gianluigi Buffon – 7⃣7⃣
Before wearing the No. 1, more classic for a goalkeeper, for many years with Juventus and Nazionale, Gigi Buffon first wore the 77 during his debut in Parma. He also found this number when he returned to Turin in 2019. His number 1 being occupied by the Polish Wojciech Szczesny.
▪ Ivan Zamorano – 1⃣➕8⃣
Ivan Zamorano is a legend of Chilean football. A high-class player who made the heyday of many clubs including Inter between 1996 and 2001. The Chilean striker wears number 9 in his first two seasons before ceding it to Brazilian Ronaldo at the request of his leaders . Whoever counts 69 selections with Chile therefore tries the improbable: to have the number 9 but in another way. He flocks his jersey with the… 1 + 8!
