Five of those who have left are the loanees who called Fratton Park home this season – Dane Scarlett, Owen Dale, Joe Pigott, Matt Macey and Di’Shon Bernard.
But the majority are those included on the Blues’ retained list that was released on Friday – Clark Robertson, Louis Thompson, Michael Jacobs, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Kieron Freeman, Jayden Reid, Dan Gifford and Alfie Bridgman.
That’s left a huge void in the Pompey playing staff which will have to be filled over the course of the summer.
It also means there’s a host of squad numbers now vacant and ready for a new owner once signings can be made.
Here’s all the existing squad numbers that are now free and the players who have worn them on their back in recent times at Fratton Park.
. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: A fan walks past a mural inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One between Portsmouth and Port Vale at Fratton Park on March 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Pompey squad numbers are set for another reshuffle in the summer. Photo: Alex Pantling
. Squad number - 1
Vacated by: Matt Macey. Previous owners: Shaka Hislop, David James, Jamie Ashdown, David Forde and Gavin Bazunu. Photo: Jason Brown
. Squad number - 4
Vacated by: Clark Robertson. Previous owners: Andrés D'Alessandro, Aaron Mokoena, David Unsworth, Eddie Howe, Danny Rose. Photo: Jason Brown
. Squad number - 5
Vacated by: Haji Mnoga (before heading out on loan this season). Previous owners: Jamie O'Hara, Glen Johnson, Jason Pearce, Andy O'Brien. Photo: Phil Cole
. Squad number - 8
Vacated by: Ryan Tunnicliffe. Previous owners: Steve Stone, Papa Bouba Diop, Tim Sherwood, Michael Doyle and Hayden Mullins. Photo: Jason Brown
1. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: A fan walks past a mural inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One between Portsmouth and Port Vale at Fratton Park on March 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Pompey squad numbers are set for another reshuffle in the summer. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Squad number - 1
Vacated by: Matt Macey. Previous owners: Shaka Hislop, David James, Jamie Ashdown, David Forde and Gavin Bazunu. Photo: Jason Brown
3. Squad number - 4
Vacated by: Clark Robertson. Previous owners: Andrés D'Alessandro, Aaron Mokoena, David Unsworth, Eddie Howe, Danny Rose. Photo: Jason Brown
4. Squad number - 5
Vacated by: Haji Mnoga (before heading out on loan this season). Previous owners: Jamie O'Hara, Glen Johnson, Jason Pearce, Andy O'Brien. Photo: Phil Cole