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Chelsea players 202526 squad numbers Chelsea FC
Chelsea have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2025/26 season, with several summer signings handed symbolic shirts as the Blues prepare for a fresh campaign under manager Enzo Maresca.
The updated list highlights both a shift in attacking firepower and a continued commitment to youth integration.
Among the standout changes, new striker Liam Delap inherits the much-discussed No. 9.
Rising Brazilian star Estev?o begins his Chelsea journey with the No. 41 shirt, and others like Joao Pedro, Dario Essugo, and Filip Jorgensen also feature prominently.
Below is the full squad list as published on the club?s official website on Friday.
Chelsea?s 2025/26 squad numbers in full
1 ? Robert Sanchez (GK)
3 ? Marc Cucurella
4 ? Tosin Adarabioyo
5 ? Benoit Badiashile
6 ? Levi Colwill
7 ? Pedro Neto
8 ? Enzo Fernandez
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 ? Joao Pedro
21 ? Jorrel Hato
23 ? Trevoh Chalobah
24 ? Reece James
25 ? Moises Caicedo
27 ? Malo Gusto
29 ? Wesley Fofana
30 ? Aaron Anselmino
32 ? Tyrique George
34 ? Josh Acheampong
41 ? Estevao
44 ? Gabriel Slonina
45 ? Romeo Lavia
(The PUNCH)