FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Messi, Maradonna, Zidane, Pele wore No. 10 jersey 

Messi, Pele, Maradonna, Ronaldinho, Zidane all share the number ‘10’ on their jersey. So what’s the magic of the number 10? Historically, numbers on the back of the players signified the position that they played. But over the years, the No. 10 is associated with the team's best, most influential player, No. 7 is often associated with a fast, pacy winger and the No. 9 was a number reserved for a goalscorer.