Florian Wirtz’s Possible Liverpool Shirt Number Uncovered
Florian Wirtz, on the verge of a record-breaking transfer to Liverpool, has a preferred shirt number in mind, though it won’t be the same one he wore at Bayer Leverkusen.
Following a blockbuster agreement between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen—potentially worth up to £116 million with add-ons—Wirtz is expected to complete his move to Anfield. While fans anticipate the official announcement, attention has shifted to the shirt number the German star may adopt.
At Leverkusen, Wirtz wore the number 10, including during their 2023-24 Bundesliga title-winning campaign. However, that number is currently occupied at Liverpool by Alexis Mac Allister.
In response to speculation, Wirtz posted on Instagram: “Who says I want the 10? I respect players. Don’t believe everything that’s written.”
Besides number 10, Wirtz has only worn one other number for his club career: 27, which he used when making his debut for Leverkusen. Interestingly, that number is currently unassigned at Liverpool.
Darwin Núñez originally wore 27 in his first season with the Reds before switching to number 9 after Roberto Firmino left the club. With 27 now vacant again, Wirtz may choose to return to that number, linking back to his early days.
Historically, number 27 has been worn by a handful of Liverpool players in the Premier League era, most notably Divock Origi, who famously scored in both the Champions League semifinal and final in the 2018–19 season. Others include Gregory Vignal and Philipp Degen, with Vignal wearing it during Liverpool’s 2000-01 treble-winning season—though he didn’t feature in any of the finals.
Wirtz is expected to be Liverpool’s third senior signing under new head coach Arne Slot this summer.
His former teammate, Jeremie Frimpong, will take over the right-back role following a £30 million move from Leverkusen. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has also joined from Valencia for a similar fee.
Speaking to club media, Frimpong said: “Liverpool showed interest, and for me, it was an easy decision. I told my agents: ‘Do whatever it takes to make it happen.’”
“To the fans, I promise my full effort, passion, and commitment. I’m excited to win together, celebrate together, and achieve great things as a team. Thank you for the warm welcome—I won’t let you down.”