What Shirt Number Will Anthony Gordon Wear at Barcelona?

Quick answer: As of 1 July 2026, Anthony Gordon has not been handed an official squad number at Barcelona. The most likely option is the vacant No. 12, though the freed No. 9 (left by Robert Lewandowski) and No. 14 (worn by Marcus Rashford on loan) are also open. Barcelona are expected to confirm his number before the 2026/27 pre-season tour.

Anthony Gordon’s £70 million switch from Newcastle United to Barcelona is one of the headline deals of the summer 2026 window. The 25-year-old England forward signed a five-year contract running to 2030, and he even held up a shirt reading “2030” at his unveiling rather than a squad number — because Barcelona had yet to assign one. So which digit will end up on his back at the Spotify Camp Nou? Below we run through every realistic option.

Which shirt numbers are available for Anthony Gordon at Barcelona?

La Liga restricts first-team players to squad numbers between 1 and 25, which narrows the field considerably. Several attacking numbers opened up this summer through departures and expired loans. The cleanest fit is the vacant No. 12, but a handful of higher-profile digits are technically available depending on how the rest of Barcelona’s window plays out.

Why is No. 12 the front-runner?

No. 12 is the only genuinely unattached attacking number in Barcelona’s current pool, which makes it the path of least resistance. Handing Gordon a low, iconic number such as 7 or 9 straight away would be unusual for a first-season signing, particularly while the club continues to weigh a separate striker addition. Expect Barcelona to keep the No. 9 shirt on ice until that pursuit is resolved, leaving 12 — or possibly 14 — as the sensible pick for Gordon’s debut campaign.

Could Gordon inherit Lewandowski’s No. 9?

It is possible but not probable. Robert Lewandowski’s exit vacated the No. 9, yet Gordon is a wide forward rather than an out-and-out centre-forward, and Barcelona have signalled they want to bring in a recognised striker. Assigning the No. 9 to Gordon now would complicate that plan. For that reason, most reporting points away from the No. 9 and towards a squad-style number instead.

When will Barcelona confirm his number?

Barcelona typically finalise squad numbers ahead of the pre-season tour and the official kit-registration deadline. With the 2026/27 season approaching, an announcement is expected in the coming weeks. Until the club publishes its official list, treat any specific number as reported rather than confirmed.

What does Anthony Gordon bring to Barcelona?

Gordon arrives as a direct, high-energy wide forward who thrived on the left flank at Newcastle United and earned his first England caps during his time on Tyneside. His pace in transition, willingness to run in behind and improving end product make him a natural fit for the vertical, pressing style Barcelona have leaned into. At 25 he is entering his prime years, and the five-year deal signals that the club see him as a long-term first-team option rather than a rotation piece.

That profile also feeds into the shirt-number question. Because Gordon is expected to feature primarily from wide areas, a squad number in the teens or low twenties would be entirely in keeping with how modern forwards are numbered — another reason the freed No. 14, once worn by Marcus Rashford, could appeal alongside the vacant No. 12.

Where to buy Anthony Gordon’s Barcelona shirt

You can order the 2026/27 Barcelona kits now and add Gordon’s name once his number is confirmed. Browse the full range on our Barcelona jersey collection, including the 2026/27 away player-version shirt, the third kit and the special edition. For more Spanish-football options, see the wider La Liga range.

Frequently asked questions

What shirt number will Anthony Gordon wear at Barcelona?

No official number has been confirmed as of 1 July 2026. The vacant No. 12 is the most likely, with the freed No. 9 and No. 14 also available.

How much did Barcelona pay for Anthony Gordon?

Barcelona signed Gordon from Newcastle United for a reported fee of around £70 million on a five-year contract to 2030.

What number did Anthony Gordon wear at Newcastle?

Gordon wore the No. 10 shirt at Newcastle United, but that number is not currently available to him at Barcelona.