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Middlesbrough squad numbers 2024/25 as new signing inherits iconic shirt number

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Find all the information you need on Middlesborough squad numbers ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Middlesbrough’s famous red shirt has been worn by many greats over the years.

Whether it be Juninho’s iconic #10 shirt or Brian Clough’s legendary #9 jersey, there are undoubtedly some memorable shirts that are deeply entrenched in the hearts of Boro supporters.

So it begs the question, as to which current Boro player will be next to etch themselves into Boro folk law?

Everything you need to know about Middlesbrough’s squad number history and the current 2024/25 squad numbers is below.

This page will be updated pending new signing announcements and squad number changes for the upcoming season.

1- Seny Dieng

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Previously worn by: Zack Steffen, Dimitros Konstantopoulos, Jason Steele and Mark Schwarzer

Seny Dieng has worn the number one shirt since arriving from fellow Championship outfit QPR.

2- Tommy Smith

Previously worn by: Isiah Jones, John Obi Mikel, Fabio and Justin Hoyte

Joining from Stoke City in 2022, Smith inherited the number two jersey from Isiah Jones.

3- Rav van den Berg

Previously worn by: Ryan Giles, Neil Taylor, George Friend and Julio Arca

Dutch defender Rav van den Berg has worn the number three shirt since the start of the 2023/24 season.

4- Dan Barlaser

Previously worn by: Alex Mowatt, Daniel Ayala, Gary O’Neil, Ugo Ehiogu, Tony Mowbray and Graeme Souness

Before inheriting the number four shirt from Alex Mowatt, Barlaser previously wore the number seven jersey

5- Matt Clarke

Previously worn by: Sam Morsy, Ryan Shotton, Chris Riggott and Nigel Pearson

The central defender has worn the number five shirt ever since his arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion.

6- Dael Fry

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Previously worn by: Danny Batth, Ben Gibson, Gareth Southgate and Gary Pallister

Dael Fry has worn the number six jersey since the 19/20 season since then he has become an integral part of the Middlesbrough defence.

7- Hayden Hackney

Previously worn by: Dan Barlaser, Marcus Tavernier, Grant Leadbitter, George Boateng and Nick Barmby

Fan favorite Hayden Hackney inherited the number seven shirt from teammate Dan Barlaser.

8- Riley McGree

Previously worn by: Onal Hernandez, Adam Clayton, Sammy Ameobi and Paul Gascoigne

The Australian international has worn the number eight shirt since his arrival from MLS side Charlotte FC.

9- Emmanuel Latte Lath

Previously worn by: Rodrigo Muniz, Britt Assombalonga, Jordan Rhodes, Mark Viduka, Jimmy Floyd Hasslebank, Paul Ince and Brian Clough.

The number nine shirt has been worn by a number of fan favourites, with Latte Lath being the latest of those.

10- Delano Burgzorg

Previously worn by: Morgan Rogers, Cameron Archer, Martin Braithwaite, Juninho and Paul Merson

New signing Delano Burgzorg was given the number ten shirt following his arrival from Mainz.

With the likes of Juninho and Paul Merson previously dawning the shirt, Burgzorg will hope he can live up to the heights of previous Middlesbrough number-ten’s.

11- Isiah Jones

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Previously worn by: Aaron Ramsey, Ashely Fletcher, Patrick Bamford and Marvin Emnes

Isiah Jones inherited the number #11 jersey at the start of the 2023/24 season, having previously worn the number 2 and 35 shirt.

12- Luke Ayling

Previously worn by: Marcus Browne, Kieron Dyer, Afonso Alves and Jonathan Greening

Luke Ayling was given the number 12 shirt following his arrival from Leeds United on loan, Ayling is set to keep the shirt after making his Middlesbrough move permanent this summer.

13- N/A

Previously worn by: Tomas Mejias, Dimitrios Konstantopoulos and Carl Ikeme

The number 13 shirt was most recently worn by Matthew Hoppe.

14- Alex Gilbert

Previously worn by: Lee Peltier, Yannick Bolasie, Rudy Gestede and Marten de Roon

The attacking midfielder has worn the number #14 jersey since arriving at Middlesbrough in 2023.

15- Anfernee Dijksteel

Previously worn by: Nathan Wood, Ravel Morrison, Ray Parlour and Danny Mills

Anfernee Dijksteel currently wears the number 15 shirt, having inherited it from Nathan Wood

16- Jonathan Howson

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Previously worn by: Julien De Sart, Josh McEachran and Joesph-Desire Job

Club captain Jonny Howson currently occupies the number #16 jersey, he has worn it since 2017.

17- Micah Hamilton

Previously worn by: Paddy McNair, Adlene Guedioura, Antonio Barragan, Michael Ricketts

Ex-Man City forward Micah Hamilton inherited the number #17 shirt from Paddy McNair.

18- Aidan Morris

Previously worn by: Ducan Watmore, Ashley Fletcher, Cristhian Stuani and Dean Whitehead

New signing Aidan Morris has inherited the #18 jersey following his arrival from Columbus Crew.

19- Josh Coburn

Previously worn by: Chuba Akpom, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Patrick Roberts and Stewart Downing

Academy graduate Josh Coburn has worn the number 19 shirt since 2022.

20- Finn Azaz

Previously worn by: Darnell Fisher, Lukas Nmecha, Dael Fry, Adam Reach and Alun Armstrong

Irish international Finn Azaz inherited the number #20 jersey from Martin Payero.

21- Marcus Forss

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Previously worn by: Sammy Ameobi, Gaston Ramirez, Ross Turnbull and Michael Ricketts

Marcus Forss has worn the number 21 shirt since his arrival from Brentford in 2022.

22- N/A

Previously worn by: Hayden Coulson, Sol Bamba, George Saville and Cyrus Christie

The number 22 shirt is currently unoccupied following Hayden Coulson’s exit to Blackpool.

23- Tom Glover

Previously worn by: Darren Randolph, Jack Harrison and Jonathan Grounds

Back-up goalkeeper Tom Glover currently occupies the #23 shirt.

24- Alex Bangura

Previously worn by: Massimo Luongo, Djed Spence, Emilio Nsue and Nathaniel Chalobah

Versatile defender Alex Bangura inherited the #24 shirt following the exit of Massimo Luongo.

25- N/A

Previously worn by: Matt Crooks, Calum Chambers and James Morrison

26- Darren Lenihan

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Previously worn by: Aaron Connolly, Victor Valdes and Tomas Kalas

Darren Lenihan has worn the number #26 jersey ever since arriving from Blackburn Rovers in 2022.

27- Lukas Engel

Previously worn by: Marc Bola, Muhamed Besic, Adlene Guedioura, Albert Adomah and Lee Cattermole

The number #27 shirt is currently occupied by Danish full-back Lukas Engel.

28- N/A

Previously worn by: Lewis O’Brien, Marcus Tavernier and Viv Anderson

29- N/A

Previously worn by: Sam Greenwood, Chuba Akpom, Djed Spence and Rajiv van La Parra

30- N/A

Previously worn by: Emmanuel Latte Lath, Lewis Baker, Ishmael Miller and Danny Graham

31- Sol Brynn

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Previously worn by: Andy Lonergan and David Wheater

32- N/A

Previously worn by: Dejan Stojanovic, Adam Reach and Boudewijn Zenden

33- N/A

Previously worn by: Hayden Coulson and Kyle Naughton

34- N/A

Previously worn by: Hayden Hackney, Adam Forshaw and Stewart Downing

35- N/A

Previously worn by: Isiah Jones and David Nugent

36- N/A

Previously worn by: Mark Viduka and Ross Turnbull

37- George McCormick

Previously worn by: Kamil Conteh, Josh Coburn, Muhamed Besic and Adama Traore

38- N/A

Previously worn by: Daniel Nkrumah and Isaac Fletcher

39- Sonny Finch

Previously worn by: Malik Dijksteel, Rudy Gestede and Jonathan Woodgate

49- Law McCabe

Previously worn by: N/A