Not Neymar, but someone else will get Brazil's number 10 jersey at the World Cup!
Published: 02:30 25 May 2026
A new controversy has arisen over the number 10 jersey in the Brazilian national team ahead of the World Cup. Various reports claim that Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. may not get this historic jersey this time. There is even talk that he may be given the number 13 jersey. However, the matter is not officially confirmed yet.
Brazil's number 10 jersey is very prestigious in the history of football. Legends like Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele), Arthur Antunes Coimbra (Zico), Rivaldo, Ronaldinho Gaucho and Kaka have played on the world stage wearing this jersey. Neymar has become the main face of Brazil's attack since 2013 wearing this jersey.
On the other hand, young star Vinicius José Paixão de Oliveira Jr. is now considered one of the main faces of Brazil's future leadership. Neymar has been wearing the number 10 jersey while injured, and many fans have since felt that he should wear it in the new era.
Neymar and Vinicius are both key players in current coach Carlo Ancelotti's team. Neymar's experience and leadership on the one hand, and Vinicius' current form and future prospects on the other - all of this has led to a lot of excitement in the football world over who will ultimately wear Brazil's historic number 10 jersey.
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