Real Madrid has officially assigned new signing Trent Alexander‑Arnold the No. 12 jersey following his high-profile transfer from Liverpool.
The 26‑year‑old right‑back, who will don the white of Madrid from the 2025–26 season onward, joins a select group of players allocated this available number—alongside Dean Huijsen, now wearing No. 24—after club president Florentino Pérez expressed a preference for traditional squad numbering within the 1–25 range .
Alexander‑Arnold’s departure from Liverpool, which culminated after 20 years in the club’s academy and first team, saw him relinquish his iconic No. 66—a number he wore throughout his Anfield career, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League . Despite his emotional attachment to the shirt, Spanish La Liga regulations restrict first-team players to numbers 1–25, reinforcing the necessity of the change .
Although other numbers like 24 and 25 were available, Real Madrid officially confirmed Alexander‑Arnold as No. 12 at the club’s Valdebebas presentation . He is expected to make his first appearance in the jersey during the Club World Cup opener on June 18 in Miami .
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