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What is a 'number 9' in football?
In football, the number 9 shirt is traditionally given to the team's main striker or centre-forward, the player primarily responsible for scoring goals. Zian Flemming taking the number 9 shirt at Ipswich signals he is expected to be their primary goalscorer, a crucial role in any team's success.
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