die Rückennummer
Translation
jersey number, back number, bib number
Examples
Der Spieler trägt die Rückennummer zehn.
The player wears the jersey number ten.
Seine Rückennummer ist auf dem Trikot zu sehen.
His jersey number can be seen on the shirt.
Grammar Patterns
to wear ((sth.)) The player wears the jersey number 7.
to have ((sth.)) Which player has the jersey number 10?
Similar Words
die Trikotnummer (jersey number)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rücken' (back) and 'Nummer' (number). Literally 'back number'.
Memory Tips
It's simply the 'number' on a player's 'back'.