Some jersey numbers in soccer are not popular; once jersey numbers exceed the number 11, which completes the total number of players in a team on a pitch at a time, the remaining numbers are not assigned based on positions.
The jersey number 15 is not the most popular of numbers on the back of a soccer jersey, but it is one that a lot of famous big players have worn in times past.
Some famous soccer players who wore the number 15 jersey include the likes of Nemanja Vidic at Manchester United, Ze Roberto at Bayern Munich, Alex Hleb, Peter Crouch, and Sunday Oliseh.
Presently, here are ten soccer players who will wear number 15 in 2024.
1. Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal FC)
Jakub Kiwior joined Arsenal in January 2023 and inherited the number 15 jersey from Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
He has the potential to be one of best left-backs in the world.
The Polish defender has been providing depth in Arsenal’s defensive lineup with his versatility to play across the backline.
2. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea FC)
Jackson began his career at Casa Sports in Senegal before moving to Villarreal in 2019.
Following a loan spell at Mirandés in the Segunda División, he excelled with the reserve team and made his La Liga debut in 2021. In 2023, he signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea for approximately £32 million.
He made his senior international debut for Senegal in 2022 and was selected for both the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
On September 13, 2024, Jackson extended his contract with Chelsea for an additional two years, keeping him with the club until 2033.
Nicolas Jackson joined Chelsea in 2023 from Villarreal and inherited the number 15 jersey from Mykhaylo Mudryk, who switched to number 10.
As the 2024/2025 season began, Jackson showed impressive form.
Jackson is a dynamic forward with impressive dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability, bringing energy to Chelsea’s attack.
The Senegalese number 9 has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the world.
3. Marten de Roon (Atalanta)
Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon has worn the number 15 jersey at Atalanta since joining the club in 2015.
He inherited the number from Mattia Caldara.
On May 15, 2024, he sustained a knee injury in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus, leading to a 1–0 loss.
Unfortunately, this injury also kept him out of the Europa League final, where his team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first title in the competition with a 3–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
De Roon is known for his defensive work rate and leadership in the midfield.
4. Vasco Sousa (FC Porto)
Sousa began his youth career at FC Cristelo, Paços de Ferreira, and Vitória SC before joining FC Porto in July 2019.
He was promoted to Porto B at the end of the 2020–21 season and signed a contract until 2025. Sousa debuted for Porto B on August 7, 2021, scoring a late equalizer in a 2–2 draw.
He made his first-team debut on February 5, 2023, in a 2–0 win over Vizela.
Vasco Sousa, a talented young Portuguese midfielder, inherited the number 15 jersey at FC Porto in 2024 from Jorge Sanchez, who exited.
Sousa is regarded as a rising star, known for his technical skills and vision in midfield.
5. Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur)
Lucas Bergvall, a Swedish midfielder, joined Tottenham in 2024.
The North London club reached an agreement to sign the talented young midfielder on a five-year contract for a reported fee of £8.5 million.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Eric Dier, who transferred to Bayern Munich.
Bergvall is a promising young talent, known for his composure and intelligence on the ball.
6. Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
Yoro, a Lille academy graduate, made his professional Ligue 1 debut in May 2022 at the age of 16. After a season as a substitute, he became a key player in his second season and made his European debut in August 2023.
In 2024, he transferred to Manchester United for €62 million (£52.2 million), becoming the most expensive player under 18 and one of the costliest centre-backs ever.
Interestingly, Lenny also wore the number jersey at his former club.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Sergio Reguilon. He was given the squad number 15 – the same one he had in Lille – which was previously worn by legendary defender and club legend Nemanja Vidić.
Yoro is a strong and versatile defender, and his presence adds depth to United’s defensive options.
7. Andreas Christensen (FC Barcelona)
Danish center-back Andreas Christensen joined Barcelona in 2022 from Chelsea.
Andreas Christensen is one of the most underrated center-backs in soccer.
The former Chelsea defender joined FC Barcelona on a free transfer in the 2022 summer transfer window.
He is a tall, intelligent, and ball-playing center-back. When he moved to Barcelona, he was assigned the number 15 shirt.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Clément Lenglet.
Christensen is known for his calmness on the ball, solid defensive positioning, and aerial prowess.
8. Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
Turkish wonderkid Arda Güler joined Real Madrid in 2023 from Fenerbahce and was handed number 24.
Ahead of the 2024/25 season, he inherited the number 15 jersey from Federico Valverde, who took over the number 8 shirt.
Güler is an exciting attacking midfielder known for his dribbling and creativity.
The young midfielder was one of the best youngsters at the Euro 2024 tournament.
9. Clément Lenglet (Atletico Madrid)
Clément Lenglet, the French defender, joined Atletico Madrid in 2024 on a permanent transfer from Barcelona.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Stefan Savic.
He is an underrated left-footed centre-backs.
Lenglet brings experience and composure to Atletico’s defense.
10. Pierre Kalulu (Juventus FC)
Pierre Kalulu joined Juventus in 2024 from AC Milan.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Kenan Yildiz, who switched to number 10.
Kalulu is a versatile defender capable of playing as a center-back or full-back, adding solidity to Juve’s defensive line.
11. Lamine Camara (Monaco)
Lamine Camara, a young midfielder, was promoted to Monaco’s first team in 2024.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Eliot Matazo.
Camara is highly rated for his technical skills and vision in midfield.
12. Francesco Acerbi (Inter Milan)
The Italian is one of the very few soccer players who wear number 15 for both club and country.
Italian center-back Francesco Acerbi has worn the number 15 jersey at Inter Milan since joining in 2022.
He inherited the number from Ashley Young.
Acerbi is known for his experience, leadership, and defensive solidity.
Francesco Acerbi is a late bloomer in football; the defender was in the lower leagues in Italy until 22 and has been a journeyman for a long time.
He’s had his struggles, especially with health but has managed to get success lately. He was part of the Italian teams that won the Euro 2020 and third place at the 2021 Nations League.
Despite being 34-years-old, Acerbi is one of the best defenders in the Italian Serie A.
He wears the number 15 shirt both at the National team and the club side Inter Milan.
13. Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge)
Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika joined Club Brugge in 2022.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Matej Mitrovic.
Onyedika is a dynamic presence in midfield, known for his physicality and defensive contributions.
14. Eric Dier (Bayern Munich)
Eric Dier is a defender and can also play as a defensive midfielder; he started with Sporting Lisbon before moving to Tottenham in 2014. Since then, made over 250 appearances for Tottenham and has played for the Three Lions 47 times.
English defender Eric Dier joined Bayern Munich in January 2024 from Tottenham Hotspur.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Chris Richards. He also wore the number 15 jersey at Tottenham.
Dier is known for his versatility, capable of playing both as a defender and midfielder, offering tactical flexibility to Bayern.
15. Youssoufa Moukoko (OGC Nice)
German forward Youssoufa Moukoko joined OGC Nice in 2024 from Borussia Dortmund.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Daouda Traore.
Moukoko is a highly-rated young striker known for his pace, finishing, and potential.
16. Teden Mengi (Luton Town)
Teden Mengi is an English centre-back who plays for Luton Town.
He joined Luton from Manchester United in 2023 and inherited the number 15 jersey from Admiral Muskwe.
Mengi was a regular for Luton in the Premier League last season and caught the eye with his strong defensive performances.
17. Christian Sørensen (Midtjylland)
Christian Sørensen signed for Midtjylland in 2024 from Copenhagen and took over the number 15 jersey. He inherited the number from Sverrir Ingi Ingason. Sørensen is a versatile defender, contributing to the team’s defensive and offensive play down the flanks.
18. Mats Hummels (AS Roma)
Mats Hummels, veteran German center-back, joined Roma in 2024 on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund’s Matt Hummels is one of the most prominent players with this jersey number behind their back.
The German defender has played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich all his life and has been with the German national team since 2010.
He has over 70 caps representing Germany at 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cups and at UEFA Euro 2012, 2016, and 2020.
Matt Hummels is undoubtedly one of the top defenders in the German Bundesliga.
He will wear the number 15 shirt which he wore throughout his time at Dortmund.
He inherited the number from Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Hummels is known for his defensive skills and leadership abilities.
19. Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace)
Jeffrey Schlupp has worn the number 15 jersey at Crystal Palace since joining the club in 2017 from Leicester City.
He inherited the number from Mile Jedinak.
Schlupp is a versatile player, capable of playing as a left-back, winger, or midfielder.
20. Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United)
Greek center-back Konstantinos Mavropanos joined West Ham United in 2023 from Stuttgart.
He inherited the number 15 jersey from Craig Dawson.
Mavropanos is known for his strength, tackling, and aerial dominance in defense.
