New Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has been handed the number 23 shirt, with the player using that number earlier in his career at Standard Liege.
Many players or fans may associate the number with Basketball legend Michael Jordan, or former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid, midfielder David Beckham. The number 23 shirt has been used by a number of players at Stamford Bridge but no one player is yet to make it their own.
Following the arrival of the Belgian striker from French side Marseille, we take a look at the last five players who have worn the number 23 shirt at Chelsea, how they managed whilst wearing the number and where their respective career paths took them following their moves away from Stamford Bridge.
Some players are fondly remembered by the club’s supporters, some not so much. Chelsea fans will be hoping that Batshuayi won’t fall into the latter bracket of players.
