Premier League and Football Trivia

Nicolas Anelka wore jersey number 39 during his time at Chelsea FC. This was assigned to him when he joined the club as part of their squad numbering system for the 2008-2009 season.

Xavier Hernández (Xavi) wore jersey number 6 for Barcelona FC. He was synonymous with this number during his distinguished career at the club, where he served as a key midfielder and captain. Puyol wore #5, Iniesta wore #8, and Márquez wore #4.

Alan Shearer holds the record for most goals in Premier League history with 260 goals. He achieved this record playing for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, making him the all-time top scorer in Premier League history.

Jamie Carragher wore jersey number 23 during his distinguished career at Liverpool FC. He was associated with this number throughout his time as a central defender and club legend, making over 700 appearances for the club.

William Gallas wore jersey number 10 during his time at Arsenal FC. This was significant as the #10 jersey is traditionally given to key playmakers or star players at football clubs. Gallas wore this during his captaincy period at Arsenal.

Thierry Henry scored 174 goals in the Premier League during his time at Arsenal. This makes him one of the top scorers in Premier League history and the highest-scoring non-English player in the competition.

Paul Scholes wore jersey number 18 during his career at Manchester United. He was associated with this number throughout his distinguished career at the club, where he played as a midfielder and won numerous trophies including multiple Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Raúl González Blanco wore the iconic number 7 jersey for Real Madrid from 1994 to 2010, becoming one of the club's greatest legends. The number 7 shirt has been worn by Real Madrid superstars, and Raúl certainly earned this prestigious jersey number through his performances and loyalty to the club.

Michael Owen scored over 180 Premier League goals in his career and was actively playing in the Premier League during the period this question was written (early-mid 2010s). While Wayne Rooney also surpassed 120 goals and was active, Owen achieved the milestone earlier and fits the criteria better for the timeframe of this question.

Alan Shearer's professional club career included Southampton (youth and first team), Blackburn Rovers (where he won the Premier League), and Newcastle United (his final club where he became a legend). He never played for Bolton Wanderers or Aston Villa during his entire professional career.

Ryan Giggs is the only player who scored in each of the first 18 (and more) Premier League seasons, playing from the inaugural 1992-93 season until 2014. His longevity and consistency over two decades made him a unique figure in Premier League history.

This question asks which event is NOT an ATP 500 tournament. Brisbane has always been an ATP 250 level event since its introduction in 2009, while Memphis, Hamburg (until downgrade), and Basel have all been ATP 500 events at various points. Therefore Brisbane is the correct answer as the 'odd one out' that has never been an ATP 500.