Why Gigio Donnarumma Chose Number 25 At Man City
September 12, 2025
2:02 pm
When Gigio Donnarumma donned the number 25 shirt at Manchester City, some fans wondered about the significance of the digits. For the Italian goalkeeper, the number carries deeply personal meaning, connecting the milestones of his life and career.
The story begins on October 25, 2015. On that day, a 16-year-old Donnarumma made his professional debut for AC Milan in Serie A against Sassuolo. It was a moment that marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey in football, one that would see him become Italyβs first-choice goalkeeper and a household name across Europe. The number 25 has remained a symbolic reminder …
