The European Championship is underway. - Olmo takes pride in the jersey bearing the number 10.
Dani Olmo, a Bundesliga pro and Spanish national team player, feels honored to wear the number 10 jersey at the European Championship. "It's the number of legends like Pelé, Maradona, and Messi," he told Marca. "I'm proud to wear that number. I wore it as captain of the U21 team. It holds a lot of history."
The attacking player for RB Leipzig, who wears the number 7 for his Champions League team, also thought about his fellow Spaniard Cesc Fàbregas. Fàbregas was captain of Spain in 100 out of his 110 international matches and wore the tenner jersey during Spain's World Cup win in 2010 in South Africa and their two EM triumphs in 2008 and 2012. "Cesc has brought us plenty of joy with this number. Hopefully, we can do the same at this EM," Olmo said.
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Olmo's sense of pride extends beyond the Spanish national team, as he also dons the number 7 jersey for RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The European Championship, currently in progress, offers him an opportunity to add to the rich history associated with the number 10. Born and raised in Baden-Württemberg, Olmo remains eager to represent Germany in future international matches. The discussion about iconic numbers in soccer led Olmo to reminisce about Cesc Fabregas, another notable Spaniard who wore the number 10 with distinction in numerous international matches, including Spain's victories in the World Cup and European Championship.
As the European Championship (EM) continues, fans and pundits alike are keen to see how Dani Olmo will perform in the jersey that carries significant weight in Spanish and global soccer history. With Pele, Maradona, and Messi as previous bearers of the number 10, Olmo faces immense expectations, but he casts off any pressure with confidence, drawing strength from the rich legacy that comes with the number. The unique experience of representing Spain at the EM in Baden-Württemberg, home to some of his earliest soccer memories, adds an extra layer of meaning to his participation in the tournament.
