Players that wear the number 24 jersey (2024)

10. Joe Allen

Joseph Michael Allen (born 14 March 1990) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder for Swansea City in the EFL Championship. At the age of 16, he debuted for Swansea City. Allen played 150 matches and was part of the team that rose from League One to the Premier League. As a Welsh international from 2009 to 2022, he earned 74 caps, helped Wales reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals, and played a key role in their 2022 World Cup qualification, the nation’s first since 1958.

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9. Hector Bellerin

Héctor Bellerín Moruno (born 19 March 1995) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a right-back or wing-back for Real Betis. He started his career at Barcelona, then moved to Arsenal in 2011, and made 239 appearances, winning three FA Cups. After a loan spell at Betis in 2021, he returned to Barcelona in 2022. Bellerín has also represented Spain internationally, debuting for the senior team in 2016 and playing in that year’s UEFA European Championship.

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8. Gary Cahill

Gary James Cahill (born 19 December 1985) is a former English center-back who had a distinguished football career. He started at AFC Dronfield before joining Aston Villa’s Academy in 2000. After a successful loan at Burnley, Cahill made his Villa debut and later joined Chelsea, where he won major honors including the UEFA Champions League, two Premier League titles, and two FA Cups. After leaving Chelsea in 2019, he spent two seasons at Crystal Palace. Cahill also earned over 60 caps for England, featuring in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

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7. Darren Fletcher

Darren Barr Fletcher (born 1 February 1984) is a Scottish football coach and former player, now a first-team coach at Manchester United. Fletcher spent most of his career at the club, winning 13 major trophies, including five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. Starting as a right winger, he later became a central midfielder and occasionally played in defense. Fletcher earned 80 caps for Scotland, captaining the national team and scoring 5 goals.

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6. Corentin Tolisso

Corentin Tolisso (born 3 August 1994) is a French midfielder for Lyon. He began his professional career at Lyon in 2013, making 160 appearances and scoring 29 goals. Tolisso moved to Bayern Munich in 2017 for a record €41.5 million before returning to Lyon in 2022. He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France and also played in UEFA Euro 2020.

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5. Claude Makélélé

Claude Makélélé Sinda (born February 18, 1973) is a renowned football manager and former defensive midfielder, celebrated as one of the best in his position. His career included stints at Nantes, Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. Makélélé won league titles in France, Spain, and England, as well as the 2001-02 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. He also represented France in two FIFA World Cups, two UEFA European Championships, and the 1996 Summer Olympics.

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4. Abou Diaby

Abou Diaby, born on May 11, 1986, is a French former professional footballer who played as a box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both attack and defense. He began his career at his hometown club, CM Aubervilliers, and joined Red Star Paris in 1998. A year later, he was selected for the INF Clairefontaine Academy, where he spent four years while also training with Red Star. Before leaving Clairefontaine, Diaby moved to Paris Saint-Germain.

He made his senior debut for France in March 2007 during a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania. Diaby also represented France at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, starting all three group-stage matches.

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3. Cheick Tiote

Cheick Ismaël Tioté (June 21, 1986 – June 5, 2017) was an Ivorian defensive midfielder. Starting with FC Bibo and making his debut at Anderlecht, he moved on to FC Twente, where he won the Eredivisie title. In 2010, he joined Newcastle United for £3.5 million, playing 156 games and scoring once. Tioté earned 55 caps for the Ivory Coast, representing them in two World Cups and four Africa Cup of Nations, winning the 2015 tournament.

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2. Carles Puyol

Carles Puyol, born April 13, 1978, is a legendary Spanish defender from Catalonia who spent his entire career at Barcelona. As captain from 2004 to 2014, he played 593 games and won 18 major titles, including six La Liga and three Champions League trophies. He also earned 100 caps for Spain, scoring the decisive goal in the 2010 World Cup semi-final against Germany.

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1. Andrés Iniesta

Andrés Iniesta (born May 11, 1984) is a famous Spanish midfielder known for his great balance, ball control, and skill. He spent most of his career at Barcelona, where he played alongside Xavi and Sergio Busquets. Iniesta was key to Spain’s wins at UEFA Euro 2008, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2012. He is considered one of the best midfielders of all time.

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