Kit Number change- Tyrell Malacia takes the No.12 jersey at Man Utd previously worn by Smalling

New signing Tyrell Malacia will wear the number 12 jersey at Manchester United for the 2022/23 season, the club have announced. The young left back, Erik Ten Hag’s first acquisition as MUFC manager, wore No.5 at Feyenoord last season (2021/22) and has also previously worn No.15 and No.35 at the Dutch Eredivisie club.

Man Utd 2022/23 shirt with Malacia 12 in the Premier League font (name & lettering)

Malacia Man Utd Shirt Number 22-23 12

Before Malacia, the number 12 shirt at United was last worn by defender Chris Smalling. Interestingly, Malacia and Smalling did battle at opposite ends of the pitch when their respective teams clashed in the inaugural Europa Conference League final back in May- Smalling’s Roma ran out 1-0 winners.

Famous MUFC players to have worn the Number 12 jersey before Tyrell Malacia

Chris Smalling
Ben Foster
David Bellion
Phil Neville
David May
Bryan Robson

MUFC 22/23 shirt with Malacia 12 in Cup font

Malacia 12 Man Utd Jersey 2022 23

The new Man United home jersey for 2022-23 was released earlier this morning by Adidas. Bruno Fernandes will also shift to the 8 shirt from his previous No.18 jersey.