Chelsea announce 2026/27 squad numbers: Pedro gets No.9, Fofana wears No.3
Chelsea have confirmed their official squad numbers for the 2026/2027 season. Joao Pedro takes the coveted No. 9 shirt from Liam Delap, who moves to No. 12 after scoring just three goals in 47 appearances last season. Pedro, who arrived last season, recorded 20 goals and nine assists across all competitions.
Wesley Fofana inherits the No. 3 shirt previously worn by Marc Cucurella, who transferred to Real Madrid this summer. New Aston Villa signing Morgan Rogers will wear No. 17, while Mykhailo Mudryk reclaims the No. 33 shirt after being cleared to return from injury, vacating the No. 10 that is now held by Cole Palmer.
These number changes signal Chelsea’s assessment of player roles and performance for the upcoming campaign. Pedro’s No. 9 suggests he is earmarked as the main striker, while Delap’s demotion indicates reduced expectations. Fans can expect to see these numbers on jerseys and in matchday lineups starting with the season opener.
Will you buy a jersey with Pedro’s No. 9 to back the new striker, or wait to see if Delap can rediscover form in his new number?