Posted by Chinenye on Fri 25th Sep, 2026 - tori.ng
Brazil has entered a new era after a major change to one of the most famous shirts in football.
(Raphinha. Photo Credit: Punch News)
Raphinha has officially taken over Brazil's iconic No. 10 shirt following Neymar Jr's retirement from international football.
The Barcelona winger will debut in the number during upcoming friendlies against Australia and India as the national team moves into a new chapter.
The Brazilian Football Confederation released the full squad numbers ahead of Friday's match in Townsville against Australia, Brazil's first outing since crashing out of the 2026 World Cup in the knockout stage.
The teenager Endrick inherits the No. 9 previously held by Matheus Cunha. Estêvão gets No. 11 while Vinícius Júnior keeps No. 7.
Goalkeeper Hugo Souza wears No. 1.
Neymar stepped away from international duty after the World Cup ended his run as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals across 130 appearances.
The 34-year-old had carried the No. 10 through four World Cups before confirming his exit in late July.
Raphinha has worn the number before during Neymar's injury absences, including through World Cup qualifying rounds.
The No. 10 carries enormous weight in Brazilian football history. Pelé, Zico, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká all wore it before Neymar.
Raphinha now joins that pantheon as Brazil starts fresh under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
His first official appearance in the shirt comes Friday in Townsville.