Premier League XI of ridiculously high shirt numbers, including Alexander-Arnold, Ramsdale and Foden

Long gone are the days of a starting line-up numbered 1-11. Shirt numbers no longer seem represent positions on the pitch, and modern day footballers have taken it to the extreme.

Whether it be superstition or a hopeless attempt at trying to appear humble by sticking with your academy digits, there are plenty of Premier League stars that don a ridiculously high shirt number.

In celebration, Planet Sport has compiled a Premier League XI of the highest squad numbers, with only one rule in play - players involved have to be regular starters for their side.

Aaron Ramsdale (32)

Arsenal shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale gets the nod between the sticks. The former Bournemouth and Sheffield United goalkeeper made a big money move to Arsenal last summer, and with Bernd Leno owning the No.1 jersey at the time, he opted for No.32.

As a No.32, he narrowly pips Manchester City's Ederson, who wears the No.31 for the league champions despite the more traditional No.1 shirt being available.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (66)

Liverpool's infamous No.66 had to make the cut. Despite being offered the traditional right-back No.2, Trent Alexander-Arnold turned it down in favour of staying with his academy number.

Liverpool's kit management coordinator Lee Radcliffe - yes, that's a job title - explained why the club handed Trent such a high number during his breakthrough years.

With a Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup medal now to his name, I think we can all agree Alexander-Arnold has far surpassed 'making it', but he's stuck with his number and made it his own.

Joel Matip (32)

From one Liverpool defender to another, No.32 Joel Matip takes the spot at centre-back.

Dan Burn (33)

The 6ft 7in defender has made quite the impact on Tyneside, and the