Kalvin Phillips is embarking on a new chapter, joining West Ham on loan from Manchester City until the season's end. Following in the footsteps of Jesse Lingard. Phillips is set to don the number 11 shirt at the London Stadium.
Phillips' move marks the conclusion of a challenging 18-month stint at the Etihad Stadium since his £45 million transfer from Leeds.
What's intriguing is Phillips opting for the number 11, typically reserved for wingers or forwards. In his time with Leeds, he sported numbers like 40, 27, and 23 for five seasons. However, 23 became unavailable upon his move to Manchester City, retired in honour of the late Marc-Vivien Foe since 2003.
During his Etihad tenure, Phillips wore the number four. Now, at West Ham, he joins the ranks of players like Lucas Paqueta, Nikola Vlasic, Jesse Lingard, and Robert Snodgrass in proudly claiming the number 11 shirt.
