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Andy Robertson chooses number three for Tottenham, shifts from 26

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Andy Robertson chooses number three for Tottenham, shifts from 26

Summary

Tottenham has confirmed that Andy Robertson will wear the number three shirt during his time at the club. This number is traditional for left-backs but differs from the number 26 Robertson wore at his previous clubs, including Liverpool, Hull City, and Dundee United. Robertson stated that he wanted to respect the legacy of former player Ledley King, who previously wore the number 26. He also expressed that the number three holds significant meaning for him due to his experiences with the Scottish national team. He hopes to create new memories wearing this number.

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Key Details

•Robertson joins Tottenham from Liverpool
•He previously wore number 26 at Liverpool
•Number three is significant to his national team career
•Robertson aims to honor Ledley King's legacy

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5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Why did Robertson opt for a different shirt number?

What they're saying

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Tottenham have confirmed that full-back Andy Robertson will wear number three during his time at the club. This is common for left-backs but it is not the Scotland international's go-to number; at his past three clubs (Liverpool, Hull City and Dundee United), Robertson opted to wear number 26.
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