French superstar follows in the footsteps of Puskás, Figo, and Modrić as he embraces iconic shirt after stellar debut season
Madrid, June 2025 – Kylian Mbappé is set to inherit one of football’s most storied shirts after Real Madrid confirmed late Tuesday that the French forward will wear the iconic No. 10 jersey next season. The number, previously worn by modern great Luka Modrić—who recently joined AC Milan—has been donned by legends like Ferenc Puskás, Luis Figo, and Clarence Seedorf, adding immense prestige to Mbappé’s new role.
The 26-year-old enjoyed a sensational debut campaign in Madrid, netting 44 goals across all competitions after arriving on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Though he couldn’t deliver a major trophy in his first season, his electrifying performances have already cemented his status as a fan favorite.
Mbappé wore the No. 9 shirt last season, but his switch to the No. 10 places him in an exclusive lineage of Madrid maestros, including Gheorghe Hagi, Michael Laudrup, and Mesut Özil. As he steps into this legendary role, the pressure—and excitement—couldn’t be higher for the French phenom.
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