5 best players who have worn the No.10 jersey for PSG
On Monday, Lionel Messi wore the No.10 shirt in Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Coupe de France Round of 16 game against Nice. Messi, who wears No.30 in Ligue 1, couldn’t produce a memorable performance, but fans nonetheless were ecstatic to see him flaunting his favorite number.
By sporting the No.10 jersey, the Argentine became one of the many world-class players to have worn the shirt for PSG.
Today, we will take a quick look at the previous owners of the No.10 jersey, players who made a tangible impact for PSG wearing it. Here are the five greatest No.10’s in PSG’s history:
#5 Jay-Jay Okocha
Here's Jay-Jay Okocha scoring a beauty for PSG, 1998. https://t.co/a2lXDPZw9f
Impressed with his spell at Fenerbahce, Paris Saint-Germain brought Jay-Jay Okocha to the Parc des Princes in the summer of 1998. The Nigerian footballer was not exactly known for scoring for fun or providing assists every single week. Instead, he was a man of finesse and fervor.
Playing as an attacking midfielder, Okocha would often take it upon himself to lay a one-man siege to the opposition defense. He had an arsenal of tricks to help his case and a loyal fanbase to cheer him on.
Wearing the No.10 shirt, the Nigerian kept the opposition defenders on their toes, as no team could allow him even an inch of space.
Jay-Jay Okocha and Ronaldinho were at PSG before it was cool. 🇫🇷 https://t.co/Oe153X1Eez
Okocha played 113 games for the club from the French capital, scoring 20 goals. His only trophy for PSG came in the 1998-99 season when the Parisians won the French Super Cup.
#4 Safet Susic
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Back in the 1980’s, Paris Saint-Germain were hardly as popular as they are now. They were still trying to make a name for themselves, and they needed extraordinary players to put them on the map.
PSG signed Safet Susic from La Liga side Sporting Gijon in the summer of 1982. Known for his exceptional passing range, vision, and silk-smooth deft touches, Susic wasted no time making himself at home in Paris.
Operating at the heart of PSG’s midfield, Susic had the complete freedom to roam around the pitch. The former No.10 would often slide into dangerous positions up top and make a decisive impact with either his shooting boot or incisive passes.
Safet Susic
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⚡️ Safet Susic
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Over the course of his nine-year career in France, he featured in 343 for the Parisians, registering 96 goals and 61 assists.
Susic guided them to one Ligue 1 title (1985-85) and a French Cup (1982-83) triumph. In 2010, the Bosnian international was chosen as the finest Paris Saint-Germain player in history by France Football.