The iconic No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid is up for grabs, and several top players are vying for the coveted number. Let’s take a look at the contenders:

Kylian Mbappé: The Frontrunner

– *Current No. 9:* Mbappé currently wears the No. 9 shirt, but his No. 10 jersey for the French national team makes him a natural fit for the number

– *Superstar Status:* Mbappé’s influence, marketability, and superstar status make him a strong candidate to switch to the No. 10 jersey.

Jude Bellingham: A Natural Successor

– *Current No. 5:* Bellingham currently wears the No. 5 jersey in tribute to Zinedine Zidane, but his leadership and attacking prowess make him a fitting heir to Modrić’s legacy.

– *Personal Decision:* Bellingham may prefer to keep honoring Zidane or wait for the right moment to take on the No. 10 jersey.

Arda Güler: The Ambitious Young Talent

– *Dreaming of No. 10:* Güler has expressed his dream of wearing the No. 10 shirt one day, but his age and developmental stage might lead the club to wait before assigning the number to him.

– *Potential:* Güler’s flashes of brilliance justify the club’s belief in his potential, and he could be a future candidate for the No. 10 jersey.

A Number That Carries History

The No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid is steeped in history, with legends like Luis Figo, Wesley Sneijder, James Rodríguez, and Luka Modrić having worn it with distinction. Whoever inherits the number next will need to be ready to perform and represent the values and weight of one of football’s most historic shirts [10].