Modric had his 39th birthday early last month and will be 40 days beyond it in Vigo. He has already become, in April, the oldest player ever to represent Madrid in European competition.
Share All sharing options for: OFFICIAL: Vinicius gets Real Madrid's number 7, Rodrygo will wear number 11 Real Madrid have updated their squad on the official website, officially announcing that Vinicius Junior will use number 7 next season while Rodrygo Goes will wear number 11.
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FC Barcelona were founded in 1899 and Real Madrid three years later, in 1902. It was the latter year in which the first El Clásico was played. It was part of the 'Concurso Madrid de Foot-Ball Association,' better known as the Copa de la Coronación, an unofficial competition.
Curiously, the No. 18 shirt seems to have been almost reserved for centre-backs in the past two decades: Aitor Karanka, Jonathan Woodgate, Raul Albiol and now Nacho have all donned the same number.
Hence, club tradition regarding the number seven probably didn't truly start until it was worn by a dominant figure in the team, that figure being Raymond Kopa. Born to Polish immigrants in 1931, Kopa used professional football as an escape from the hardship of working in the coalmines.
Endrick began his professional career with the number 16, so it does make sense for him to do the same at Real Madrid, where 12 and 24 were the only other outfield numbers available.
In this respect Puskás was not just a striker but a true playmaker as well. He would always wear the legendary number 10 shirt and no matter whether he appeared in the World Cup, the Spanish or Hungarian leagues or the Intercontinental Cup Final, the goals would always flow.
Ronaldo's senior international debut came in August 2003 against Kazakhstan, coming on for Luis Figo as a half-time substitute. The then 18-year-old wore the No. 17 jersey at the time, with Figo, already a Portuguese legend, occupying the No. 7.
