Football Shirt Numbers Explained

Tifo Football Podcast - A podcast by The Athletic - Wednesdays

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Why is a European defensive midfielder a #6, an English DM a #4 and an Argentinian DM a #5? Tifo explores the history behind developing shirt numbers in world football, and the different tactical movements that underpin those differences.  Click here for a 90-day free trial of The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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