Trent Alexander-Arnold will wear Real Madrid's No.12 shirt at the upcoming Club World Cup, the Spanish giants have confirmed. The English defender has been forced to abandon his iconic No.66 shirt that he wore throughout his Liverpool career.
The change comes as LaLiga regulations stipulate that players must select a shirt number between one and 25, making it impossible for Alexander-Arnold to continue with his preferred No.66.
Historical Significance of the No.12 Shirt
The No.12 shirt at the Santiago Bernabeu carries significant history, having been made famous by Brazilian legend Marcelo during his illustrious career with the club. Most recently, the number was worn by Eduardo Camavinga before being passed to Alexander-Arnold.
Interestingly, Alexander-Arnold's new number appears to be derived from adding the digits of his former No.66 together, although this selection could potentially change later in pre-season.
Real Madrid revealed their complete squad list and official numbers ahead of their participation in the Club World Cup, confirming Alexander-Arnold's new jersey number among other squad details.
The defender wore the No.66 from his youth team days at Liverpool until his departure from the club, making it a significant part of his identity as a player. This number change marks another step in his transition to his new club.
In related news, Carlo Ancelotti has named his Real Madrid squad for the Club World Cup, while Manchester City has confirmed all four of their new signings ahead of the tournament.
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