Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid Shirt Number Confirmed After Liverpool Departure
Following his move from Liverpool to Real Madrid this summer, speculation surrounded what shirt number Trent Alexander-Arnold would wear. That question has now been answered, as Real Madrid—now managed by Xabi Alonso—released their squad list for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the players’ jersey numbers.
Alexander-Arnold, considered one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players, made the move to Spain after a drawn-out transfer saga. Although he was out of contract, Madrid paid €10 million to secure his early arrival.
Fun Fact: In February 2025, Alexander-Arnold became the youngest player in Liverpool history to make 250 Premier League appearances at 26 years and 132 days old.
Due to La Liga rules, Alexander-Arnold couldn’t keep his iconic No.66 jersey—a number that had become part of his identity at Anfield. Spanish league regulations only permit first-team squad numbers between 1 and 25, as outlined in Article 239 of the Spanish Football Federation’s rulebook.
Confirmed Number: He will wear the No.12 shirt for Real Madrid and have “Trent” on the back instead of his full surname.
Although fans associate him with No.66, during his rise through the Liverpool ranks he also wore numbers like 2, 15, 17, and 18. His first match in a Madrid shirt is set to be against Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup, and he will be officially unveiled to the media on Thursday evening.
Only time will tell if Alexander-Arnold can live up to the legacy of players like Marcelo, who famously wore No.12 at Real Madrid.
