Football
Ultimate 1-50: the male footballers best associated with each squad number
Who is football’s most legendary No 9? Has there ever been a legendary No 28?
Published 10 November 2026 at 06:00 UTC
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And why exactly does Mario Balotelli love wearing No 45 so much? Here’s our list and the stories behind it The relationship between players and numbers is a long-established one filled with memories and fascinating as well as fun stories behind them. With that in mind, the Guardian has had a go at deciding which male pla