The Swedish striker has always had a special connection to the **number 14**, a shirt he wore proudly during his rise at AIK and later in La Liga. However, that number is currently occupied at Liverpool by Federico Chiesa, who joined earlier this summer.
Instead, Isak is now expected to take on the **iconic number 9 shirt**, recently vacated by Darwin Núñez after his big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
### A Historic Number 9
The number 9 jersey is steeped in Liverpool history. Legends like Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Fernando Torres, and more recently Roberto Firmino have worn it with pride. Now, it looks set to pass into the hands of Liverpool’s new record signing.
For Isak, this represents more than just a number — it’s a symbol of the role he’s been signed to fill: **Liverpool’s leading man in attack.**
### The Perfect Fit
* Darwin Núñez’s exit freed up the number just in time.
* Isak’s profile as a complete striker makes him a natural heir to the shirt.
* Fans are already imagining the No. 9 scoring goals under the Anfield lights.
All that’s left is the official confirmation, but one thing is certain: Liverpool’s new No. 9 is ready to make history.
