Kylian Mbappé will wear the coveted No. 10 shirt at Real Madrid following the departure of Luka Modrić, marking a symbolic shift in the club’s attacking hierarchy and affirming the French-Cameroonian forward’s status at the Spanish giants.
The 26-year-old, whose father hails from Cameroon and mother from Algeria, previously wore the No. 10 jersey at Paris Saint-Germain.
Upon joining Real Madrid, however, the number was already in the possession of Modrić, a club legend who spent over a decade at the Santiago Bernabéu.
With the Croatian midfielder’s recent move to AC Milan, the shirt became available—clearing the way for Mbappé to reclaim his preferred number.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Mbappé is set to switch from the No. 9 shirt—worn by former France international Karim Benzema—to No. 10 ahead of the new campaign.
Mbappé had a stellar debut season in La Liga despite the club falling short of silverware. The forward scored 44 goals and added five assists in 59 appearances across all competitions, further cementing his place among the elite in world football.
The No. 10 shirt holds deep significance at Real Madrid, previously worn by creative legends such as Ferenc Puskás, Luis Figo, and James Rodríguez. For Mbappé, it represents more than just a number—it’s a mantle of leadership, creativity, and responsibility.
Real Madrid are counting on Mbappé to play a central role in their title ambitions next season, especially with a younger midfield now emerging in the post-Modrić era. The new shirt number is expected to be unveiled officially during the club’s preseason tour.
With his dream number finally secured, all eyes will be on Mbappé to deliver as the focal point of Madrid’s next generation of Galácticos.
