Raphinha wears Neymar’s number 10 shirt as Brazil reshuffles their squad

Barcelona striker Raphinha has been awarded Brazil’s iconic number 10 shirt following Neymar Jr’s decision to retire from international football.

The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the change as the Selecao prepares for upcoming matches in Oceania and Asia.

Neymar’s departure leaves the famous shirt without a wearer for a long time after the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker ended his international career following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Neymar has been one of the most notable players to wear the number 10 shirt for Brazil in recent years, making the shirt closely associated with his performances for the national team.

New era for the iconic Brazil shirt

Raphinha will now wear the number as Brazil enters a new phase after the World Cup. The Barcelona winger has become an established member of the national team and will take on the responsibility of wearing one of Brazil’s most recognized shirt numbers.

The decision also reflects changes within the team as Brazil continues to prepare towards the next round of international competitions.

Raphinha’s promotion to the number 10 shirt comes ahead of Brazil’s matches in Oceania and Asia, where attention will be focused on how the team adapts following the end of Neymar’s international career.

The number 10 has traditionally been associated with Brazil’s creative players and has previously been worn by legendary figures including Pelé, Ronaldinho and Kaká.

Endrick handed over the number 9 jersey

Brazil have also made another notable change to their squad numbers, with Real Madrid striker Endrick set to wear the number 9 shirt during the current international break.

Endrick replaces Matheus Cunha, who was not included in the squad for the upcoming matches.

The young striker is considered one of the emerging strikers in the Brazilian scene and the decision gives him the opportunity to wear another important shirt number for the national team.

With the change of hands of the shirts no. 10 and n. 9, Brazil is entering the post-World Cup period with significant changes to some of the team’s most recognizable numbers.