Categories: Sports News

Kylian Mbappe Takes Real Madrid’s Magic Number 10: A New Era Begins

The club sees the change as a huge marketing and promotion opportunity. Giving their star player the No. 10, one of football's most lucrative numbers, is a wise business decision.

Add NewsX As A Trusted Source
Add as a preferred
source on Google
Published by Namrata Boruah
Published: July 23, 2025 11:03:08 IST

The number 10 shirt will be worn by Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe starting in the upcoming season, according to a report by L’Equipe. The story claims that although Mbappe never requested the shirt, the club chose to offer it to the French sensation, who might start wearing it in the upcoming campaign.

For the first time since 2017, when James Rodriguez left Real Madrid on loan and Luka Modric took his place, the number 10 shirt is empty. Mbappe’s decision to wear the shirt makes sense because he has been wearing it for the France National Team for some time.

Given that Mbappe has been wearing the shirt for the France National Team for some time, it makes logical for him to do so. In the event that Mbappe stays with the first team for the upcoming season, his present number will become available if he chooses to wear the number 10 shirt. Endrick or Gonzalo Garcia might then take it. Arda Guler was the lone player reportedly interested in taking Modric’s number, but it now appears that Mbappe will be the one wearing it starting in the upcoming campaign.

Rookie that won the European Golden Boot

The Frenchman, who was wearing the No. 9 jersey, scored 44 goals in all competitions during his rookie season, living up to the hype. His immediate influence on Spanish football was cemented by his spectacular performances, which earned him the European Golden Boot and the Pichichi Trophy for La Liga’s top scorer.

Who was number 10 before at Real Madrid’s Squad?

The renowned Croatian playmaker left behind more than just memories when he left Real Madrid for AC Milan; he also left his No. 10 shirt for sale. Mbappe has worn that number for the France national team and during his early days at AS Monaco, so the chance to do so again at the club level is significant.

Real Madrid benefits from the choice from a marketing standpoint. ‘Mbappe 9’ was printed on the back of hundreds of thousands of shirts that the club sold during the previous season. Now that the Frenchman might be wearing the No. 10 shirt again, Real Madrid is set to see another spike in item sales. The club sees the move as a calculated chance to raise Mbappe’s name internationally, not only as a football formality.

Also Read: Arsenal vs AC Milan: Pre season Friendly, When And Where To Watch In India,Team News

Published by Namrata Boruah
Published: July 23, 2025 11:03:08 IST

Recent Posts

Will Trump’s Next Move Break Strait of Hormuz Chokehold? 50,000-Ton USS Tripoli, An Amphibious Assault Ship, Heads To Gulf To Join USS Abraham Lincoln

The deployment of USS Tripoli signals a major escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with rising…

March 20, 2026

Dhurandhar 2 Leaked Within Hours Despite Ban in Pakistan: Ranveer Singh’s Film Pirated Online; How Illegal Streaming in India Could Land You in Leagal Trouble- Watch

After being officially banned in Pakistan and several Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Dhurandhar 2 surfaced…

March 20, 2026

Vishnu Vinyasam OTT Release: Here’s Where To Watch Sree Vishnu And Nayan Sarika’s Comedy Drama With A Surprise Twist

Vishnu Vinyasam OTT: Vishnu Vinyasam, the 2026 Telugu romantic comedy starring Sree Vishnu and Nayan…

March 20, 2026