Ranking the 10 most famous footballers who party too much
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The number 7 has a deep meaning to Manchester United, with this coveted shirt having been worn by some of the finest players in world football.
From Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham to Eric Cantona and George Best, this iconic jersey has been graced by legends who have left an indelible mark on the club's history.
Likewise, the number 10 holds a legendary status in the sport, having been donned by iconic figures such as Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Pele.
These football legends have immortalised a certain jersey number, making it a symbol of greatness and extraordinary talent, per BBC.
Ranking the 10 most famous footballers who party too much
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There have been many jersey numbers which have become synonymous with the pinnacle of the game - or even mysterious 'curses' for those who wear them.
Sports Brief has decided to rank the strangest squad numbers in Premier League history.
Gyan, the all-time leading scorer for Ghana with 51 goals in 105 appearances, wore the number 3 jersey for both his nation and the majority of his clubs.
It is surprising he prefers to wear the aforementioned number, considering he was a pure striker with over 184 goals from 319 appearances. 3 is typically associated with defenders, rather than the illustrious 9 or 10 which attackers frequently don.
Baros was the player with the number 5 on his back as Liverpool won their fifth Champions League title that year.
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FootballStrangely, he chose the number because it 'caught his attention' rather than a more sentimental reason like some of the other names on this list. Nevertheless, it was a very odd decision.
Gallas asked for permission to wear jersey number 13 when he transferred from Chelsea to Arsenal, but the number wasn't available.
Curiously, the Frenchman chose to wear the number 10 instead of the common defender numbers like 5 or 6, which central defenders hardly use.
Gallas' decision to wear that particular shirt was made even stranger by the fact that he replaced Dennis Bergkamp, whose style of play was entirely different to his.
Ronaldinho had already passed his prime and Barcelona had grown tired of his excessive partying when he signed for AC Milan in 2008.
The Brazilian legend decided to wear the number 80 jersey after learning that his preferred number 10, which was worn by Clarence Seedorf, was not available when he arrived in Milan.
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FootballThe magical Ronaldinho wearing the number 80 jersey still remains a sight that has many fans questioning his choice, even though it said to denote the year of his birth.
Dempsey had to choose another number because Tottenham Hotspur had already assigned the number 8 he wears for the USA national team and the number 23 he wore at Fulham.
He then picked number 2, which isn't typically associated with an attacker, but kept it during his stint with the Seattle Sounders despite having the option to use either of his previous jersey numbers.
The brilliant Liverpool right-back has made the number 66 famous. He is now arguably the most recognisable player to have ever worn the number, which was originally assigned to him when he was a young player at Anfield.
TAA has stated that he sees no reason to change his number to 2, which has been a traditional right-back shirt for the Reds. He stated 66 honours his academy roots.
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FootballBoulahrouz might have been taken aback when Chelsea decided to give him Hernan Crespo's old number 9 jersey upon his arrival, but it was the only number available.
It goes without saying that his jersey number quickly turned into a running joke among supporters of rival teams and continues to this day to rank among the oddest jersey numbers ever used by a football player.
While Boulahrouz began his time at Chelsea well, injuries and the emergence of John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho as a premier central defensive tandem brought an end to his tenure at Stamford Bridge. The Dutchman was then transferred on loan to Italy.
The Ivorian, a pure striker, chose to wear the number 2 jersey despite the club having a number 9 jersey available, which caused outrage among Swansea fans.
Bony had a justification for his selection in a post-unveiling interview, stating he chose the number because it was his second time playing for the club.
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Football"It holds special significance for me. I wanted to wear number 2 because this is my second stint at the club and I want to contribute more to the team," the striker was quoted as saying, via Sportskeeda.
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As excitement continues to build, fans have been captivated by the introduction of new kits for the new term, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, and AC Milan.