Chelsea FC have officially unveiled their squad numbers for the upcoming 2025/26 season, as a wave of new signings prepare to make their mark under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
The announcement signals a new era at Stamford Bridge, with several summer arrivals receiving high-profile shirt numbers — reflecting both strategic intent and long-term squad evolution.
Big Moves: No. 9 and Beyond
One of the most notable changes sees Liam Delap inherit Chelsea’s iconic — and often scrutinized — No. 9 shirt, historically worn by club legends and big-money signings alike.
Highly rated Brazilian teenager Estevão begins his Chelsea career with the No. 41 jersey, while other key additions like Joao Pedro, Dario Essugo, and Filip Jorgensen have also been assigned their official numbers ahead of the new Premier League season.
The updated list showcases Chelsea’s continued commitment to integrating youth talent alongside experienced professionals, building a dynamic and competitive squad for the challenges ahead.
Chelsea FC 2025/26 Official Squad Numbers
1 – Robert Sánchez (GK)
3 – Marc Cucurella
4 – Tosin Adarabioyo
5 – Benoît Badiashile
6 – Levi Colwill
7 – Pedro Neto
8 – Enzo Fernández
9 – Liam Delap
10 – Cole Palmer
11 – Jamie Gittens
12 – Filip Jorgensen (GK)
14 – Dario Essugo
15 – Nicolas Jackson
17 – Andrey Santos
18 – Christopher Nkunku
20 – João Pedro
21 – Jorrel Hato
23 – Trevoh Chalobah
24 – Reece James
25 – Moisés Caicedo
27 – Malo Gusto
29 – Wesley Fofana
30 – Aaron Anselmino
32 – Tyrique George
34 – Josh Acheampong
41 – Estevão
44 – Gabriel Slonina
45 – Roméo Lavia
What This Means for Chelsea
With an exciting blend of youth and proven quality, Chelsea appear poised to bounce back under Maresca’s leadership. Eyes will be on how the new No. 9, Liam Delap, handles the pressure — while emerging stars like Estevão and Gittens could become fan favorites if they hit the ground running.
The Blues kick off their Premier League campaign later this month, with fans eager to see how this revamped squad performs.
