The number 17 shirt at Ipswich Town is currently held by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran instead of a registered player. Sheeran acquired a 1.4% ownership stake in the club in August 2024 and was the main shirt sponsor from 2021 until the current season. He was assigned the number 17 as a gesture of appreciation, signifying his birth date of 17 February 1991. Although the club continues to recognize Sheeran as their number 17, this did not apply during their 2024-25 Premier League season due to stricter regulations on shirt numbers. 'Sheeran 17' shirts have been the top sellers for Ipswich Town.
Ipswich Town's number 17 shirt is owned by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who purchased a 1.4% stake in the club and has been their main shirt sponsor.
Sheeran's shirt number signifies his birthdate, 17 February 1991, and has been recognized as his number since the 2021-22 season, excluding the 2024-25 Premier League.
Ipswich fans preferred shirts with 'Sheeran 17' printed on them, making them the most popular shirts sold over the last four seasons.
Various anomalies in football shirt numbers exist, such as Ivan Zamorano's 1+8 and Norberto Alonso wearing the number one shirt at the 1978 World Cup.
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