Chelsea star, Kai Havertz has revealed why he wears the No.29 shirt, with the forward known to fill the jersey since bursting onto the senior stage at Bayer Leverkusen.
The jersey number has proven lucky for the 22-year-old, who became a full Germany international and a big-money signing at Stamford Bridge.
Having won the UEFA Champions League after his decisive goal against Manchester City last season, Havertz will not be switching numbers any time soon.
Quizzed by The Athletic on why he favours No.29, Havertz has said: “When I was young I always used to play FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer with my brother.
“We always made ourselves in the game. I had No.10, golden shoes and things like that. My brother always put No.29 on his shirt.
“When I came to the professional game and Leverkusen asked me what number I wanted to have, I asked them which numbers were free. When they said 29, I said I’d take it because of my brother.
“Sometimes it’s lucky for me, sometimes not, but I like the number and now I think everybody knows me for it,” he said.
Havertz took a while to find his feet in English football after completing a £70 million ($97m) move from Leverkusen.
However, he ended his debut season on a positive note, though, with a Champions League-winning goal recorded while filling a false nine role under Thomas Tuchel, and a hot prospect believes there is more to come from him.
