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Chelsea Squad Numbers 2026/27: Full List

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Chelsea’s 2026/27 squad numbers: Cole Palmer wears No. 10, João Pedro No. 9 and Pedro Neto No. 7. Emiliano Martínez took the No. 1 shirt after joining from Aston Villa, and Morgan Rogers wears No. 17. Reece James is captain in No. 24. No. 8 is free after Enzo Fernández moved to Manchester City. Correct as of 3 October 2026.

Chelsea’s 2026/27 squad numbers: Cole Palmer keeps No. 10, João Pedro wears No. 9, Pedro Neto is No. 7, and Emiliano Martínez has taken the No. 1 shirt after joining from Aston Villa. Big summer signing Morgan Rogers wears No. 17. The full list of 30 numbers is below, as of 3 October 2026.

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Who wears No. 7, 9 and 10 at Chelsea in 2026/27?

Pedro Neto wears No. 7, João Pedro wears No. 9 and Cole Palmer wears No. 10. These three are the shirts most supporters print, and all three numbers are settled for the season. Palmer has been Chelsea’s No. 10 since 2024/25, so a Palmer 10 shirt matches what he wears on the pitch.

Which numbers did Chelsea’s summer signings take?

Morgan Rogers arrived from Aston Villa and wears No. 17. Marco Palestra, signed from Atalanta, is No. 2. Jamie Gittens wears No. 11, Jorrel Hato No. 21 and Geovany Quenda No. 23. Maxence Lacroix has No. 5, Valentín Barco No. 4, Pep Chavarría No. 29 and Jordan Henderson No. 14. Emmanuel Emegha is listed at No. 22.

Why does Emiliano Martínez wear No. 1 and not No. 26?

Martínez was first given No. 26 when he arrived from Aston Villa early in September. He then moved into No. 1, which Robert Sánchez wore last season. Sánchez is no longer on the first-team list. For a Martínez goalkeeper shirt, print 1.

Who has left Chelsea, and which numbers are free?

Enzo Fernández moved to Manchester City on 1 September, where he wears No. 17. That leaves No. 8 empty on Chelsea’s current list. Marc Cucurella joined Real Madrid, and Andrey Santos went to Manchester United, who gave him No. 17. As of 3 October, numbers 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 and 26 are not assigned on the senior list. A January signing could still take any of them, so treat a shirt with one of those numbers as unconfirmed until the club names the player.

Full Chelsea squad number list, 2026/27

Compiled from ESPN’s Chelsea squad page (checked 3 October 2026) and cross-checked against the squad-numbers list Chelsea released in August. Positions follow ESPN.

No. Player Position Note
1 Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper Joined from Aston Villa; moved from 26
2 Marco Palestra Defender Joined from Atalanta
3 Wesley Fofana Defender —
4 Valentín Barco Midfielder —
5 Maxence Lacroix Defender Summer signing
6 Levi Colwill Defender —
7 Pedro Neto Forward —
9 João Pedro Forward —
10 Cole Palmer Midfielder —
11 Jamie Gittens Forward Joined from Borussia Dortmund
14 Jordan Henderson Midfielder Summer signing
17 Morgan Rogers Midfielder Joined from Aston Villa
18 Danny Welbeck Forward —
21 Jorrel Hato Defender Joined from Ajax
22 Emmanuel Emegha Forward Summer signing
23 Geovany Quenda Midfielder Joined from Sporting CP
24 Reece James Defender Club captain
25 Moisés Caicedo Midfielder —
27 Malo Gusto Defender —
28 Teddy Sharman-Lowe Goalkeeper —
29 Pep Chavarría Defender Summer signing
30 Aaron Anselmino Defender —
31 Reggie Watson Midfielder Academy
32 Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli Midfielder Academy
34 Josh Acheampong Defender —
37 Tayo Subuloye Defender Academy
39 Mike Penders Goalkeeper —
41 Estêvão Forward —
44 Gaga Slonina Goalkeeper —
45 Roméo Lavia Midfielder —

Which Chelsea name and number should you print in 2026/27?

For a safe choice that will still be current at the end of the season, Palmer 10 is the obvious pick, and James 24 suits anyone who wants the captain. Caicedo 25 and Neto 7 are long-standing numbers too. Of the new faces, Rogers 17 is the headline signing, and Estêvão 41 is the pick for a younger player.

One thing to keep in mind: a printed shirt shows the number the player wore when you bought it. If he changes number or leaves in January, the shirt doesn’t change with him. That’s why this list only includes numbers the club has actually assigned, and why the free numbers above are marked as unconfirmed.

Getting a name and number on your Chelsea shirt

Every shirt in our Chelsea category can be personalised with a name and number for +$2. Pick a player from the table and add the name and number when you order, or read our personalise a football shirt page first. Fan version shirts are $43.99, player version shirts (the slimmer, lighter cut) are $51.99, and kids’ kits are $39.99. Shipping is $5, or free when you buy two or more items. Returns are accepted within 14 days. Personalised shirts can’t be returned because they’re printed for you. 433FC is an independent retailer of replica supporter shirts, not affiliated with any club, league or manufacturer.

Popular picks for 2026/27: the home jersey, the home jersey in player version, the away jersey, the third jersey and the kids’ home kit. Looking ahead, next season’s home shirt has already leaked. See our Chelsea 27-28 home kit leak post. For how numbering works across clubs, read football shirt numbers explained. You can also compare this list with the Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool squad numbers.

For the players who left, see Enzo Fernández’s Manchester City number and Andrey Santos at Manchester United.

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