a new era has officially begun at Real Madrid, as superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was at his best last season wearing the number 9 shirt, will wear the team’s iconic number 10 starting in the 2025-26 season. it’s a planned succession that comes as club legend Luka Modric, who wore No. 10 for eight years, leaves the team.
number 10, an official declaration of ace
real Madrid’s number 10 is more than just a number – it symbolizes the heart and ace of the team, from Puskas, Figo, and Özil to Modric, the most decorated player in club history. by giving Mbappe the number 10, the club is sending a powerful message that it officially recognizes the league’s top scorer (Pitchitch) and European Golden Boot winner from last season as the club’s present and future.
mbappe took to social media to share a photo of his new number 10 jersey with the emoji “NEW,” succinctly expressing his excitement for a fresh start. having reportedly wanted the number 10 since his move to Real Madrid, he will finally be wearing his dream number at the Santiago Bernabeu.
out with Modric, in with Mbappe
for the past eight years, Real Madrid’s number 10 has been synonymous with Luka Modric. a Ballon d’Or winner and trophy winner for an era, he brought his glorious Madrid career to a close this summer with a move to AC Milan. His departure left the number 10 vacant, and while several names were considered for the position, including Judd Bellingham and Arda Güler, the final choice was undoubtedly Mbappe.
all eyes are now on the new number 10, Mbappe. having already proven his worth as the number 10 for the French national team, it will be interesting to see if he can successfully continue the lineage of legends at Real Madrid, home to some of the most demanding fans in the world.
frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Q. did Mbappe wear the number 10 at any of his previous clubs?
A. He wore the number 10 at AS Monaco, but at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) he mostly wore the number 7 because Neymar and Ousmane Dembele wore the number 10. the French national team has long used the number 10 as a symbol of ace.
Q. who are some famous players who have worn the number 10 for Real Madrid?
A. Starting with Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskás, the number 10 shirt has been worn by many world-class players, including Luis Figo, Clarence Seydorf, Wesley Sneijder, Mesut Özil, Jamez Rodriguez, and most recently Luka Modric.
Q. who will wear the No. 9 after Mbappe’s departure?
A. No official announcement has been made yet, but Brazilian sensation Endrick or youth product Gonzalo Garcia, dubbed the “next Raul,” are among the favorites.
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