Ashley Cole Jersey Number Hub: Chelsea No.3 and England
Ashley Cole Jersey Number Hub: Chelsea No.3 & England
The No.3 he wore at every club — and a record seven FA Cups.
Quick answers
- What number did Ashley Cole wear?
No.3.
- Which club did he play for longest?
Chelsea.
- How many England caps?
107.
- Which shirt is the pick?
The Chelsea home No.3.
- Does the shirt come printed?
Yes — printed to order, which adds a few days.
Club records, shirt numbers and squad status verified against club and league sources on 19 September 2026.
Ashley Cole wore the No.3 at every club of his career — Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma and LA Galaxy — and for England, where he won 107 caps. He is the most successful player in FA Cup history with seven wins, and he scored the decisive penalty in Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League final shootout against Bayern Munich.
Ashley Cole, in a nutshell
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Club | Retired — most appearances for Chelsea, 229 between 2006 and 2014 |
| Country | England — 107 caps between 2001 and 2014 |
| Position | Left-back |
| Number history | No.3 at Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma, LA Galaxy and for England |
| Born | 20 December 1980, London |
| Shirts we carry | Chelsea home, away and third in the No.3, plus England-era No.3 shirts |
Ashley Cole shirt number history
Every number Ashley Cole has worn, club by club — and which of those shirts our range prints.
| Club | Number | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 3 | 2001–2006 |
| Chelsea | 3 | 2006–2014 |
| AS Roma | 3 | 2014–2016 |
| LA Galaxy | 3 | 2016–2018 |
| England | 3 | 2001–2014 |
Cole wore the No.3 at Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma, LA Galaxy and for England — one of very few players to keep the same shirt number at every club of a career.
Which Ashley Cole shirt should you buy?
| Edition | Best for | Why | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea home No.3 | Chelsea supporters | Eight seasons and the 2012 European Cup | Highest |
| England-era No.3 | International memories | 107 caps, 2001 to 2014 | High |
| Chelsea away / third No.3 | Change shirts | Repeat buyers | Mid |
| Long-sleeve / player edition | Printed No.3 | Collectors and gift buyers | Mid |
Chelsea supporters should take the home shirt in the No.3 — he wore it for eight seasons and 229 games. England-era No.3 shirts from 2009 to 2013 are also in stock in selected sizes.
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Shop every Ashley Cole jersey in stock
10 styles we carry for Ashley Cole in the 2026/27 range, in fan and player editions. Names and numbers are printed to order.
2025-2026 Chelsea Authentic Dri-Fit ADV Away Shirt (A.Cole 3)
2025-2026 Chelsea Dri-Fit Strike Training Shirt (Green) (A.Cole 3)
2025-2026 Chelsea Away Shirt (A.Cole 3)
2025-2026 Chelsea Home Authentic Shirt (A.Cole 3)
2025-2026 Chelsea Home Long Sleeve Shirt (A.Cole 3)
2025-2026 Chelsea Home Shirt (A.Cole 3)
England 2010-12 Home Shirt (S) (Very Good) (A COLE 3)
England 2010-12 Home Shirt (XL) (Excellent) (A COLE 3)
England 2012-13 Home Shirt (Very Good) (A Cole 3)
England 2009-10 Home Shirt (XXL) (Good) (A Cole 3)
Why these shirts matter right now
Retired players sell on nostalgia, and Cole’s No.3 is one of the cleanest number stories in the game — the same digits from 2001 to 2018. The 2012 Champions League final penalty is the moment people search for, so it is on the page rather than buried.
How we source and print
- Where these shirts come from. Fan and player editions sourced from our supplier network and checked against the club release for the 2026/27 season before listing.
- Printed to order. Names and numbers are applied to order, so a printed shirt ships a few days later than a plain one.
- Sizing. Sizes run from S to 3XL; the sizing guide has chest measurements for every edition we carry.
- How we choose what to list. We track which names our own customers order each week and stock deeper where demand is real rather than where a catalogue says it should be.
- What the print includes. Our Chelsea and England ranges both print the No.3 he wore for each side.
Frequently asked questions
- What number did Ashley Cole wear?
No.3, at every club in his career and for England.
- Which club did Ashley Cole play for the longest?
Chelsea — 229 appearances between 2006 and 2014, more than at any other club.
- How many England caps did Ashley Cole win?
107, between 2001 and 2014.
- How many FA Cups did he win?
Seven — a record for an outfield player.
- Did Ashley Cole score in a Champions League final?
He scored the decisive penalty in Chelsea’s 2012 shootout win over Bayern Munich.
- What position did he play?
Left-back.
- Do you stock vintage England shirts?
Yes — England 2009 to 2013 home shirts with the No.3 are in stock in selected sizes.
- Do you print kids sizes?
Yes — junior sizes are available in the Chelsea range.
- Is shipping free?
Worldwide shipping is free on orders over $49.9.
Cover image: an AI re-creation based on a photograph from Wikimedia Commons (Ashley Cole, LA Galaxy, 2018, CC BY-SA 4.0); in-article image: an AI re-creation of our own 2026/27 Chelsea shirt photography.
