Argentina’s Nicolás Fernández Mercau will wear the number 22 for Elche CF in the current season, a number that previously belonged to a Colombian transfer. Johan Mojica moved on to Villarreal, and Mercau has joined the squad after a short period of training with Elche beginning last Monday. His official presentation is scheduled for Thursday, signaling a formal introduction to the fan base and the club’s ongoing plan for strengthening the squad depth in defense and midfield.
The other new arrival is Argentinian Faith Fernandez, who will take the number 2 shirt, one of the remaining roster slots available. The central defender was included in the squad for the match against Villarreal last Sunday at the Ciutat de València stadium, indicating the club’s intention to integrate fresh defensive options as part of a broader defensive reshuffle during the transfer window.
Only 25 numbers are usually reserved for the first team, a range that is generally kept for goalkeepers; however, it may be used by field players if the club signs a non-team player who meets the freestyle registration criteria. Native actor John Chetauya has already had the chance to debut with the first team, wearing the 26 shirt thanks to a file from the reserve team, illustrating Elche’s willingness to promote promising youth players when opportunities arise.
Elche numbers are as follows:
1 Werner
2 Faith Fernandez
3 Enzo Roko
4 Diego Gonzales
5 Gonzalo Verdu
6 Peter Bigas
7 Javier Pastor
8 Raul Guti
9 Lucas Boy
10 Per Shaft
11 Tete Morente
12 Sunday Quinine
13 Edgar Badia
14 Helibelton Palace
15 Hills
16 Fidel Chavez
17 José Ferrandez
18 Roger Seagull
19 Ezekiel Ponce
20 Gerard Gumbau
21 Omar Mascarell
22 Fernández Mercau
23 Carlos Clerc
24 Pol Lirola
26 John Chetuaya