First, because 23 is a prime number. Just like 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, and 19 before it, and an infinite number thereafter.
Second it was Theo’s number and we all love Theo.
Third it was David Beckham’s number at Real Mad, and Russians somehow think that if you are British you love things like Princess Di,
Fourth, it proves you know your science: there are 23 pairs of chromosomes;
Fifth, back to primes, it is the earliest prime with consecutive numbers.
Six, the rest of the number world is based on the primes, everything feeds off them, from basic maths to the encryption in your credit card.
Seven he could have had 6 or 13, but he went for 23 (which is a statement of fact and not a reason, but I am running low on ideas).
Eight he wanted to keep us guessing.
Nine, he wore 23 when he played for the Leningrad Juveline Juveniles Under 10s.
Ten, someone had to have it.
Sorry Tony, Theo wore number 32 until he took over number 14!
Oh bugger, wrong again.
It’s my age you know. Once you get past a certain number it all becomes a blur.
Nelson Vivas was number 23, I am sure of that.
He chose 23 because in Russia (I live in Saint Petersburg) it is generally belived that 13 doesn’t bring (good) luck (superstition in my opinion). I’m sure 6 is still reserved for Senderos and he wouldn’t have chosen it anyway cos it’s more for defence minded players. That made 23 the next available squad number! As simple as that.
Wasn’t it Sol’s number?
we dont all love theo
why is the text blue?
The text is blue because… Actually I don’t know why.
That’s weird – it wasn’t blue when I read it earlier!
Its that Micheal Jordan .number,…should be banned its so naff…but we shall forgive him for saying “he is no friend of mine” about Notmypalachenko…
nobody mentioned the number 23 movie?! im telling you, there is something about that small russia fella:)