Unlocking the Mystery: Why Messi Wears Number 10

The secret behind Messi football jersey number 10

What is the meaning of each football jersey number ？ 

In the world of football, each jersey number represents different roles and positions, beyond mere identification.  The numbering system follows a positional arrangement: 

1. No.1 : Goalkeeper 

Representing the last line of defence.

2. No. 2, 3, 4, 5: Defenders

• Right Fullback(Number 2)  Play on the right side of the defence.

• Left Fullback (Number 3)  Play on the left side of the defence.

• Centre-Back  (Number 4)  Play in the heart of the defence.

3. No.6-8 : Midfielders

• Defensive Midfield (Number 5 & 6 )  Play as defence and often initiate plays.

• Right Winger / Midfield (Number 7)  Play on the right side of the midfield.

• Central Midfield (Number 8)  Play in the middle of the pitch and are involved in both attacking and defending.

4. No.9-11: Forwards

• Striker(Number 9) Primary goal scorers of the team.

• Attacking Midfield / Second Striker (Number 10) Team's playmaker to create goal-scoring opportunities 

• Left Winger/ Midfield (Number 11)  Play on the left side of the midfield.

However, players now often choose numbers based on personal preference or iconic significance. For example, number 7 is normally for wingers or attacking midfielders, while number 10 is for goal-scorers or playmakers. Some players also will choose unique numbers for personal reasons. For instance, the famous David Beckham wore number 23 at Real Madrid as a tribute to basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Jersey Number : Number 10

Among all the numbers, the number 10 jersey is for the team's playmaker, for goal-scorer and players that often create scoring opportunities. A number 10 is an attacker who plays in the position between central midfield and the front line. Some of the famous number 10 legends include Pele, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi. 

Lionel Messi: Number 10

Lionel Messi is one of the iconic players who wore number 10. However, Messi started his football journey wearing the number 30 jersey during his time in FC Barcelona. Then, Messi started his journey with the number 10 jersey since 2008, after the departure of Barcelona's Brazilian star Ronaldinho. Since that, Messi has transformed and impressed everyone with his talented football skills and goal-scoring, at the same time solidifying his position as the number 10 jersey at Barcelona and beyond.

Until now, Messi is still wearing his legendary No. 10 jersey after his current transfer to Inter Miami. 

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