Lamine Yamal. Kylian Mbappé. The sacred number 10 is not just back on the biggest stages of Europe—it’s being reborn. And with it, a new footballing era begins.
Once reserved for the true artists of the game—Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Messi—the No. 10 shirt has always carried a weight far beyond numbers. It’s the heartbeat of the team. The mind that sees what others don’t. The one who decides the game when everything’s on the line.
Now, the torch has passed to a new generation.
Lamine Yamal, just a teenager, already looks like he was born for greatness. With every silky touch, fearless run, and game-defining assist, he’s showing that he’s not just wearing Messi’s old number—he’s writing his own story at FC Barcelona. Cool under pressure, ruthless in attack, and oozing flair—Yamal is the spark that could reignite Barça’s golden age.
Kylian Mbappé, meanwhile, is no longer the future—he’s the now. A World Cup winner. A global icon. And now, as the new face of Real Madrid, he wears the No. 10 like a king returning to his throne. Lightning quick, devastatingly decisive, and born to dominate, Mbappé carries the hopes of a generation—and he delivers.
But the number 10 isn’t theirs alone. Across Europe, more talents are stepping into the spotlight. Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz—each one bringing their own style and swagger to the most iconic number in football.
So we ask you:
Which player truly embodies the magic, the leadership, the legacy of the number ?
Is it Yamal’s youth and raw brilliance? Mbappé’s power and proven pedigree? Or someone else entirely?
