Arsenal players showcase personal significance behind their shirt numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Bruno Guimaraes continues to wear the number 39 at Arsenal as a tribute to his father's taxi. Other players like Cesc Fabregas chose their numbers based on personal heroes. Jurrien Timber selected number 12 in connection with his twin brother. Declan Rice and several teammates honor their pasts through their chosen numbers, creating a blend of personal history and professional identity. The respect shown for familial ties and personal milestones reflects a deeper connection many players maintain with their origins.
- •Guimaraes wears 39, honoring his father's taxi driving days.
- •Fabregas chose 4 after idolizing Pep Guardiola.
- •Timber's number 12 references his twin brother.
- •Rice maintains connections to his time at West Ham.
- •Players reflect their personal journeys through shirt numbers.
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"There is something lovely about Bruno Guimaraes wanting to continue wearing 39 on the back of his shirt, the taxi number his dad drove while he was growing up.It’s a tribute to how hard his parents ...
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