Overview
- West Ham announced on August 7 that Edson Álvarez will switch from shirt number 19 to number 4 for the upcoming Premier League season.
- The number 4 jersey at West Ham carries legacy from club icons such as Bobby Moore, Kevin Nolan and Steve Potts.
- Álvarez originally chose number 19 upon joining West Ham in 2023 to honor his father’s youth career wearing that same number.
- Club officials view the reassignment as a clear endorsement of the Mexican midfielder’s importance after interest from top European sides.
- Manager Graham Potter plans to deploy Álvarez as his midfield lynchpin following a challenging 2024–25 campaign.