Manchester City’s promising 20-year-old talent Nico O’Reilly has officially been handed the No. 33 shirt ahead of the 2025/26 season. He becomes the sixth player in the club’s history to wear the number, following in the footsteps of notable names such as Kasper Schmeichel, Scott Carson, former captain Vincent Kompany, Matija Nastasic, and Gabriel Jesus.
Renowned football insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), stating: “Nico O’Reilly with new shirt number as revealed… and soon, new deal.” The update has sparked excitement among Manchester City fans, who have been following O’Reilly’s steady rise through the club’s ranks.
O’Reilly, a product of the Manchester City Academy, enjoyed a breakout season in 2024/25. Operating mainly as a dynamic left-back, he made 20 appearances across all competitions, contributing 5 goals—2 in the Premier League and 3 in the FA Cup. His attacking flair, positional intelligence, and defensive maturity have drawn praise from manager Pep Guardiola and fans alike.
With his impressive development and consistent performances, Manchester City are reportedly preparing to offer O’Reilly a new long-term contract that reflects his growing importance to the squad.
From the City Football Academy to the Etihad’s main stage, Nico O’Reilly represents the next wave of elite homegrown talent.