AS Roma completes jersey set with Portugese newcomer Rodrigo Mora
AS Roma announced on Wednesday the signing of Portugese youngster Rodrigo Mora, who arrived wearing the number 86 shirt, the final missing jersey to complete the club’s full set of numbers from 1 to 99. This milestone was highlighted by the editorial team of VI.nl in its Kantlijn' column. The announcement confirmed that every shirt from 1 through 99 has now been worn by a Roma player.
A high number, but at first glance not very remarkable. The shirt bears the number 86, which had never been worn by a Roma player until now. The number 86 had not featured in any previous Roma matchday squad.
With Mora’s arrival, the last missing puzzle piece falls into place, meaning every shirt from 1 to 99 has now been worn by a Roma player. The achievement prompted delight for Giuseppe Pastore, the journalist who has tracked the sequence. The full set now spans from the goalkeeper’s traditional number 1 to the highest assigned 99.
Traditional numbers are obsolete
The era when starting eleven wore numbers 1 to 11 and substitutes filled the higher digits is long gone. Modern squads in Italy and Turkey regularly feature striking numbers beyond the traditional range. Zeker in landen als Italië en Turkije zijn spelers niet vies van een opvallend nummer, reflecting personal preferences.
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Ivan Zamorano, while at Internazionale, gave up number 9 for Ronaldo and chose 18, inserting a plus sign between 1 and 8 to read 1+8. That quirky solution solved the numbering issue for the Chilean striker. Such creative numbering has become part of football folklore.
Over the years Roma has seen almost every number assigned, except for 86. Players such as Anass Salah‑Eddine, Devyne Rensch and Donyell Malen have already covered many of the higher digits. The club’s roster includes these players, each contributing to the numeric tapestry.
Het 'Kantlijn' column on VI.nl gathers the latest remarkable football stories. Bij Giuseppe Pastore, De journalist compiled all 99 jerseys into an impressive collage and posted it on Instagram. The Instagram post showcased the collage to thousands of followers, sparking online discussion.
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Fans now wonder who will be the first to wear number 100 for the Roman club. The question adds a playful note to the club’s ongoing narrative. The anticipation for number 100 adds a new chapter to the club’s storied numbering tradition.