Chelsea confirm squad numbers for 2026/27 season

Chelsea have confirmed their full squad numbers for the 2026/27 Premier League season, with several players switching shirts ahead of the new campaign.

Joao Pedro, named the club's Player of the Year last season, has taken the No.9 shirt. Wesley Fofana moves to No.3, while summer signing Morgan Rogers has been assigned No.17 following his arrival in July.

Among other notable allocations, Marco Palestra takes No.2, Valentin Barco No.4 and Maxence Lacroix No.5. Jordan Henderson will wear No.14, Danny Welbeck No.18, Emmanuel Emegha No.22, Geovany Quenda No.23 and Pep Chavarria No.29.

Established squad members retain familiar numbers: Cole Palmer keeps No.10, Enzo Fernandez No.8, Reece James No.24 and Moises Caicedo No.25.

Chelsea open the 2026/27 season with an away fixture at Fulham next Monday.