Amid speculation about the shirt number Trent Alexander-Arnold would don after his move from Liverpool to Real Madrid this summer, Los Blancos, under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, have officially released their squad list for the 2025 Club World Cup, complete with numbers for each player, including the Scouser.
Regarded as one of the finest players in Liverpool’s history, he made the transition to Spain following a protracted saga, joining on a free transfer. However, Real Madrid ensured they secured his services ahead of schedule with a payment of €10 million.
As fans eagerly anticipate what the right-back will bring to the La Liga side, there has been ongoing curiosity regarding his shirt number.
La Liga regulations prevented him from wearing No. 66—a number picked by Liverpool’s kit management coordinator, Lee Radcliffe, to keep him grounded.
Ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, Real Madrid has announced the roster of players who will be traveling to the United States, with Alexander-Arnold making the cut alongside fellow countryman Jude Bellingham.
Though he has donned the No. 66 jersey for much of his career, the 26-year-old has chosen to wear No. 12 at the prestigious Santiago Bernabeu.
Additionally, reports indicate that he will sport ‘Trent’ on the back of his shirt instead of ‘Alexander-Arnold’.
Alexander-Arnold’s incredible journey from a young talent honing his skills at Melwood to becoming one of the top defenders in world football is truly inspiring.
From his early days to his emergence as a first-team regular, he’s worn various jersey numbers, including 2, 15, 17, and 18.As he prepares for his debut in the iconic white of Real Madrid against Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup, all eyes will be on him at the media presentation scheduled for Thursday evening.
It remains to be seen if he can emulate Marcelo, the former No. 12, as he steps into this new chapter of his career.
