Colwill succeeds Ramsey as Cardiff number 10

Joel Colwill (left) and Rubin Colwill (right) applaud at the end of a Cardiff gameImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Cardiff City have a new number 10, with Rubin Colwill taking the jersey vacated by Aaron Ramsey for the 2025-26 season.

Colwill, 23, was named Cardiff's new vice-captain on Friday and will lead the team in their League One opener against Peterborough United on Saturday because new skipper Calum Chambers is suspended.

And the Wales international will take to the field wearing 10, having previously worn 27.

That number has now been passed to his younger brother, midfielderJoel Colwill.

Cardiff announced their squad numbers on Friday, with the majority of players keeping the same numbers they had from last season.

Numbers four, eight and nine are among the notable vacancies following a summer clearout which has has seen 11 senior players leave the club.