Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up about the personal reason behind his choice of the number 17 shirt.
Fernandez explained that the number itself does not have any special meaning to him. However, he said his strong Christian faith played an important role in the decision.
According to the Argentine midfielder, he was reading the Bible during the period of his transfer when he came across a particular verse that deeply touched his heart.
“I’m a great believer in God,” Fernandez explained while discussing his choice of shirt number.
He said the Bible passage he encountered during that period made him feel that choosing number 17 was the right decision.
The revelation offers a glimpse into the personal faith that influences Fernandez away from the football pitch.
The Chelsea star has previously spoken publicly about his faith and the importance of God in his life, making the explanation behind his shirt number particularly meaningful to his supporters.
For Fernandez, the number 17 is therefore less about football tradition or superstition and more about a personal spiritual connection he formed while reading Scripture.
His comments have also sparked interest among fans who want to know which Bible verse inspired the decision.
