The Real Reason Why Neymar Was Given the Number 10 Shirt at PSG

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PSG want Neymar to follow in the footsteps of another club legend.

Aug 4, 2017
Corey Pellatt
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Neymar just became the most expensive player in the history of football.

As the dust begins to settle on the transfer saga of the century, attention is turning to how the Brazilian will settle in new surroundings.

While we're still waiting to see if Neymar can make his debut for PSG in their Ligue 1 opener against Amiens SC on Saturday, one of the few things we do know is Neymar's squad number.

The 25-year-old has been given the number 10 shirt at the Parc des Princes – and it's all because of the club's history with that shirt number and Neymar's home country.

Neymar isn't the first Brazilian to wear number 10 in Paris.

 

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After winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, Ronaldinho was given the number 10 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain. It was his time in the French capital that shot him to stardom, as he scored 25 goals in two seasons and earned a move to Barcelona in the summer of 2003.

The club have reportedly given Neymar that shirt number so he can follow in the footsteps of Ronaldinho by becoming a legend in France and the premier player on the planet.

As a club, PSG have a unique link to the country of Brazil and by signing Neymar, that bond has strengthened.

This season's PSG away kit is actually a tribute to Brazil.

The club will take to the pitch in an all-yellow kit with blue trim for away games next season, with red, white and navy blue detailing around the neckline.

Brazil and PSG have storied history. The club was founded in 1970, the year Brazil won its third World Cup and since then, 29 Brazilian players have donned PSG colours.

We're going to be seeing a lot of these shirts with 'Neymar 10' on the back.

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The Real Reason Why Neymar Was Given the Number 10 Shirt at PSG

PSG want Neymar to follow in the footsteps of another club legend.

Aug 4, 2017
Corey Pellatt
Words by
Photography by

Neymar just became the most expensive player in the history of football.

As the dust begins to settle on the transfer saga of the century, attention is turning to how the Brazilian will settle in new surroundings.

While we're still waiting to see if Neymar can make his debut for PSG in their Ligue 1 opener against Amiens SC on Saturday, one of the few things we do know is Neymar's squad number.

The 25-year-old has been given the number 10 shirt at the Parc des Princes – and it's all because of the club's history with that shirt number and Neymar's home country.

Neymar isn't the first Brazilian to wear number 10 in Paris.

 

Tempos de @psg #soccer #football #goals

A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Jan 7, 2017 at 4:10am PST

After winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, Ronaldinho was given the number 10 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain. It was his time in the French capital that shot him to stardom, as he scored 25 goals in two seasons and earned a move to Barcelona in the summer of 2003.

The club have reportedly given Neymar that shirt number so he can follow in the footsteps of Ronaldinho by becoming a legend in France and the premier player on the planet.

As a club, PSG have a unique link to the country of Brazil and by signing Neymar, that bond has strengthened.

This season's PSG away kit is actually a tribute to Brazil.

The club will take to the pitch in an all-yellow kit with blue trim for away games next season, with red, white and navy blue detailing around the neckline.

Brazil and PSG have storied history. The club was founded in 1970, the year Brazil won its third World Cup and since then, 29 Brazilian players have donned PSG colours.

We're going to be seeing a lot of these shirts with 'Neymar 10' on the back.

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Neymar just became the most expensive player in the history of football.

As the dust begins to settle on the transfer saga of the century, attention is turning to how the Brazilian will settle in new surroundings.

While we're still waiting to see if Neymar can make his debut for PSG in their Ligue 1 opener against Amiens SC on Saturday, one of the few things we do know is Neymar's squad number.

The 25-year-old has been given the number 10 shirt at the Parc des Princes – and it's all because of the club's history with that shirt number and Neymar's home country.

Neymar isn't the first Brazilian to wear number 10 in Paris.

 

Tempos de @psg #soccer #football #goals

A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Jan 7, 2017 at 4:10am PST

After winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, Ronaldinho was given the number 10 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain. It was his time in the French capital that shot him to stardom, as he scored 25 goals in two seasons and earned a move to Barcelona in the summer of 2003.

The club have reportedly given Neymar that shirt number so he can follow in the footsteps of Ronaldinho by becoming a legend in France and the premier player on the planet.

As a club, PSG have a unique link to the country of Brazil and by signing Neymar, that bond has strengthened.

This season's PSG away kit is actually a tribute to Brazil.

The club will take to the pitch in an all-yellow kit with blue trim for away games next season, with red, white and navy blue detailing around the neckline.

Brazil and PSG have storied history. The club was founded in 1970, the year Brazil won its third World Cup and since then, 29 Brazilian players have donned PSG colours.

We're going to be seeing a lot of these shirts with 'Neymar 10' on the back.

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The Real Reason Why Neymar Was Given the Number 10 Shirt at PSG

PSG want Neymar to follow in the footsteps of another club legend.

Aug 4, 2017
Corey Pellatt
Words by
Photography by

Neymar just became the most expensive player in the history of football.

As the dust begins to settle on the transfer saga of the century, attention is turning to how the Brazilian will settle in new surroundings.

While we're still waiting to see if Neymar can make his debut for PSG in their Ligue 1 opener against Amiens SC on Saturday, one of the few things we do know is Neymar's squad number.

The 25-year-old has been given the number 10 shirt at the Parc des Princes – and it's all because of the club's history with that shirt number and Neymar's home country.

Neymar isn't the first Brazilian to wear number 10 in Paris.

 

Tempos de @psg #soccer #football #goals

A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Jan 7, 2017 at 4:10am PST

After winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, Ronaldinho was given the number 10 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain. It was his time in the French capital that shot him to stardom, as he scored 25 goals in two seasons and earned a move to Barcelona in the summer of 2003.

The club have reportedly given Neymar that shirt number so he can follow in the footsteps of Ronaldinho by becoming a legend in France and the premier player on the planet.

As a club, PSG have a unique link to the country of Brazil and by signing Neymar, that bond has strengthened.

This season's PSG away kit is actually a tribute to Brazil.

The club will take to the pitch in an all-yellow kit with blue trim for away games next season, with red, white and navy blue detailing around the neckline.

Brazil and PSG have storied history. The club was founded in 1970, the year Brazil won its third World Cup and since then, 29 Brazilian players have donned PSG colours.

We're going to be seeing a lot of these shirts with 'Neymar 10' on the back.

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