Lazio Squad Kit Numbers Confirmed for This Season: Basic Picks 88 | OneFootball

The Lazio squad’s kit numbers for the 2021/22 season have been confirmed, following the conclusion of the summer transfer window.

With players coming and going over the last few months, kit numbers opened up and the new signings have made their decisions, with the latest arrival Mattia Zaccagni picked number 20.

Another new signing Toma Basic picked the number 88, a number that holds certain connotations due to its usage as an abbreviation for the Nazi salute ‘Heil Hitler’ (with H being the eighth letter of the alphabet).

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon came under fire early in his career after his decision to pick 88 whilst playing for Parma (via The Guardian), which caused concern amongst Italy’s Jewish community.

There are no suggestions or indications that Basic was aware of this connotation when picking the number, but it is still likely to receive media attention, especially following the player’s debut.

Below is the full list of the Lazio squad’s kit numbers (via Lega Serie A):