Full list: Chelsea unveil 2026/27 squad numbers as Joao Pedro takes No. 9

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Chelsea have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026/27 season, with several players handed new shirt numbers ahead of the new campaign.

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The biggest change sees João Pedro take over the No. 9 shirt after an impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge.

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The Brazilian was named Chelsea’s Player of the Year last season and will now wear the number traditionally associated with the club’s leading striker.

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Liam Delap, who previously wore No. 9, has been moved to the No. 12 shirt.

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There are also changes elsewhere in the squad, with Wesley Fofana switching to the No. 3 shirt.

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Summer signing Morgan Rogers has been assigned the No. 17 shirt, while new arrivals Marco Palestra, Valentin Barco and Maxence Lacroix will wear No. 2, No. 4 and No. 5 respectively.

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Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been given No. 14, while Danny Welbeck will wear No. 18.

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Emmanuel Emegha has been handed No. 22, with Geovany Quenda taking No. 23 and Pep Chavarria wearing No. 29.

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Chelsea’s 2026/27 squad numbers

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• Robert Sanchez
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• Marco Palestra
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• Wesley Fofana
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• Valentin Barco
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• Maxence Lacroix
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• Levi Colwill
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• Pedro Neto
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• Enzo Fernandez
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• João Pedro
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• Cole Palmer
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• Jamie Gittens
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• Liam Delap
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• Jordan Henderson
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• Nicolas Jackson
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• Dario Essugo
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• Morgan Rogers
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• Danny Welbeck
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• Mamadou Sarr
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• Jorrel Hato
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• Emmanuel Emegha
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• Geovany Quenda
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• Reece James
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• Moises Caicedo
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• Malo Gusto
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• Teddy Sharman-Lowe
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• Pep Chavarria
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• Aaron Anselmino
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• Reggie Watson
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• Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli
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• Mykhailo Mudryk
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• Josh Acheampong
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• Tayo Subuloye
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• Tosin Adarabioyo
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• Mike Penders
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• Estevao Willian
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• Gaga Slonina
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• Romeo Lavia
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The new squad numbers come as Chelsea prepare for another Premier League campaign, with the club looking to build on last season and challenge across domestic and European competitions.

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