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Chelsea star Havertz explains why FIFA and PES are behind decision to wear No.29

The Germany international took a while to find his feet in English football, but ended his debut campaign as a Champions League winner

Kai Havertz has revealed why he wears the No.29 shirt, with the Chelsea forward having filled that jersey since bursting onto a senior stage at Bayer Leverkusen.

It has proven lucky for him, with giant strides taken in his homeland as he became a full Germany international and a big-money signing at Stamford Bridge.

He is also a Champions League winner, having netted the decisive goal in a major European final last season, and will not be switching numbers any time soon.