![]() For the USMNT, the number 5 jersey is held by Antonee Robinson. The number 5 jersey has been pulled on by legends such as Franz Beckenbauer, Fabio Cannavaro, and Rio Ferdinand. There is an advantage to this player being stronger on the opposite foot to their defensive partner, as this can provide balance and therefore a stronger defensive partnership. Just like the number 4 jersey, number 5 is traditionally worn by the other central defender and their role is almost identical to that of a number 4. The current number 4 for the USMNT is Tyler Adams. With this in mind, the role of a number 4 is often to build play out from the back and start a team’s attacks as well as to act as one of the main defensive components of a team.Ĭentre back’s used to be one of the most underappreciated players in a Soccer team, however, these days they are valued as they should be.įamous wearers of the number 4 jersey include Sergio Ramos, Virgil Van Dijk, and Pep Guardiola. This shirt is nowadays worn by a player that has technical ability on the ball as opposed to a brutish centre-back that may have worn it in the past. The number 4 jersey is usually worn by one of a team’s central defenders, though can also be worn by some defensive-minded midfielders. I listed the most famous soccer players with the number 3 jersey in this post. For the USMNT, the current number 3 jersey is Walker Zimmermann. The number 3 jersey has been donned by players such as Roberto Carlos, Paulo Maldini, and Patrice Evra over the years. This switch makes it more appealing to have a left-footed player in this position as it makes it easier for them to cover their side of the pitch effectively and be able to provide crosses into the box for their striker to latch onto.įor right-footed left-backs, their role is often to act as a wide playmaker and cut the ball inside whenever possible. The role of a left back is very similar to that of a right back, however it is of course performed on the other side of the field. Up next is the number 3 jersey and as you would expect, this number is handed to the other fullback on the field (the left back). The USMNT first choice right back, Deandre Yedlin is the current holder of the number 2 jersey. Most notably, Gary Neville, Cafu, and Kyle Walker. Whilst being a right-back is rarely what many kids grow up wanting to be, there are some true legends of the game that have played in the position and therefore worn the number 2 jersey. In the modern era right back’s have had to adapt to a more versatile role though, with many managers preferring to deploy them as wing-backs that have to attack far more than regular full-backs. ![]() The role of a right-back is to act as a wide defender and to provide cover to the central defenders that are often susceptible to attacks from the wings due to their relative lack of pace. Some teams read the squad from right to left and as such the first player other than the goalkeeper to appear on a team sheet is indeed the right back, though this isn’t always the case. Second on our list is the number 2 jersey, which is traditionally worn by a team’s right back. The current wearer of the number 1 jersey in the USMNT is Matt Turner, who is not the first-choice goalkeeper for the country (Ethan Horvath prefers to wear number 18). Some of the most notable wearers of the number 1 jersey throughout history are Gianluigi Buffon, Edwin Van der Sar, Iker Casillas, and Petr Cech. ![]() The role of the goalkeeper is simply to act as the last line of defense when the opposition is attacking, using any means necessary to stop the striker from putting the ball in the back of the net.Ī goalkeeper is often considered the most important player in a successful team because as simple as it sounds, if you don’t concede goals, then you don’t lose matches. The Number 1 shirt is typically reserved for the team’s first-choice goalkeeper and is considered a great honor to wear for any shot-stopper. We start, of course, at the bottom of the field and the first number on a Soccer team. The numbers 1-11 are considered the ‘traditional’ jersey numbers in Soccer, although any number up to 99 can be used (all numbers above 11 are considered squad numbers that any player can take). Today we will be explaining what each of the traditional Soccer jersey numbers represents and what legends have worn this number in the past. ![]() You may have wondered what all these numbers actually mean? Whenever you have sat down to watch a Soccer match, at home or in the stadium you may have noticed that the players all have different numbers on the back of their jerseys. ![]()
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