Olivia Smith changes shirt number at Arsenal to No 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Olivia Smith will wear the No 11 shirt for Arsenal Women in the 2026-27 season, having switched from No 15. The 22-year-old retained the PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award for a second consecutive season, marking a significant achievement in her young career. The No 11 shirt was previously worn by Katie McCabe, who has moved to Chelsea. This change is part of Smith's continued development with Arsenal after joining as the first £1m player in women's football. Her new number signifies her growing prominence in the team.
- •Olivia Smith switches from No 15 to No 11 for Arsenal Women.
- •She is the first £1m player in women's football.
- •Smith retained the PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award.
- •Katie McCabe previously wore the No 11 shirt before joining Chelsea.
- •The change comes ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Olivia Smith gets new Arsenal shirt number
"The 22-year-old has switched from No 15 after retaining the PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award for a second straight season.Olivia Smith will wear the No 11 shirt for Arsenal Women in 2026-2...
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