Not really the point though is it.
Lad died in tragic circumstances while still a current player, recently having had the year of his life.
It's a fitting tribute to his memory.
Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
Because he’s dead and the number was his, this isn’t hard mate. Highlighted the bit that’s important - I pray you never have to comprehend the loss of a person, famous or otherwise that meant a lot to people.