Florian Wirtz has chosen the number 7 shirt at "Liverpool", taking on the legacy of some of the club's greatest players. The young German talent will wear the iconic number that has adorned the backs of legends throughout the Merseyside club's rich history.
"It's a number with incredible history at this club, and I hope to create my own chapter," Wirtz reportedly told club media after selecting the shirt number.
The statistics behind "Liverpool's" number 7 shirt tell an impressive story. Kenny Dalglish leads the way with a staggering 489 appearances while wearing the number, followed by Ian Callaghan with 461 and James Milner with 332 matches. Other notable wearers include Kevin Keegan (313), Steve McManaman (169), and Luis Suarez (130).
When it comes to productivity, Dalglish again tops the charts with 349 goal contributions while wearing number 7. Keegan follows with 183, Callaghan with 121, and Suarez with an impressive 109 despite his relatively short Anfield career.
Interestingly, the number 7 shirt has also been a lucky charm for trophy collectors. Dalglish secured a remarkable 25 trophies during his time in the famous red jersey, while Callaghan lifted 18 pieces of silverware. Craig Johnston (11), Jan Molby (10), and Keegan (9) round out the top five trophy winners.
The last player to wear number 7 at "Liverpool" was Luis Diaz, who has contributed 45 goal involvements in 101 appearances since joining from Porto. Can Wirtz eventually surpass these impressive numbers?
For Wirtz, taking this storied number represents both an honor and a challenge. The former Bayer Leverkusen star now follows in the footsteps of some of football's greatest players. Will the young German become the next "Liverpool" legend to make the number 7 shirt his own?
