Which are the top ten Jersey Numbers that are the Most Popular and Iconic Across All Sports Worldwide?

CRICKET | August 08,2025

Pele and Messi (10)

That number is for a soccer genius. The likes of Pele and Messi would wear the number 10, being the best player on their team.

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Michael Jordan (23)

It stands for that winning attitude, as it was worn by no less than Michael Jordan.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (7)

This number is a famous one in soccer presented upon greats like Cristiano Ronaldo. It stands for the star striker.

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Wayne Gretzky (99)

Worn by the only player with more numbers than anyone else, Wayne Gretzky.

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Ozzie Smith (1)

The number is typically donated to a leader or star of the team, like Ozzie Smith in the arena of baseball fame.

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Allen Iverson and Babe Ruth (3)

Number three is famous because of Allen Iverson in basketball and Babe Ruth in baseball.

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Jackie Robinson (42)

Famous because of Jackie Robinson, who made strides in baseball, and also because it was retired in all other leagues.

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Zinedine Zidane (5)

The usual number of great leaders of the football world, including Zinedine Zidane.

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LeBron James and Bill Russell (6)

It represents domination in basketball, that is, LeBron James and Bill Russell.

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Kobe Bryant (24)

That number is associated with the basketball great Kobe Bryant in the second half of his career, for determination.

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