Top 20 most iconic football jerseys in history . (Part 1)

in football •  2 years ago 

Football jerseys are not only to distinguish the players in a team but they are ingrained in football culture. It represents identity and pride.

Choosing the best football jerseys of all time isn't easy. There will always be room for debate, as there are so many classic jerseys.

As a result, many suits will be missed as there is only room for 20 on this list.

No.1 Netherlands (1988)

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The first home kit is without a doubt one of the greatest football jerseys of all time - the 1988 Netherlands home jersey.

The Netherlands national football team, also known as "Oranje," has had a number of iconic jerseys throughout the team's history.

The jersey the team wore during the 1988 European Championships is one of the most famous and recognizable.

To this day, the Dutch team's jersey at Euro 1988 is still green. What made it impossible to forget was the team's victory at the tournament.

The 1988 European Championship was held in West Germany, and the Dutch team, led by captain Ruud Gullit, put on a strong showing in the tournament.

Marco Van Basten's decisive goal in the final remains one of the finest goals ever scored.

For the jersey, the iconic orange color remains. But designed in an all-tone style, with lighter sections on the shirt to create a series of arrows.

The design of the jersey is intended to be a modern combination with the traditional orange shirt and it was created by Dutch sportswear company Umbro.

It is finished with a V-collar and the Adidas Trefoil logo afterwards.

The jersey the Netherlands wore during the 1988 European Championships is still fondly remembered by many fans and is considered one of the most iconic shirts in international football history.

No.2 Nigeria (2018)

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This suit was so popular that it sold out worldwide within a few days of its release!

The Nigeria national football team jersey for the 2018 FIFA World Cup features a unique and striking design that has been warmly received by fans and critics alike.

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria captured the attention of viewers with their stunning home kit.

The football shirt features a light green and white zig-zag pattern on the chest, and a black-and-white combination on the sleeves.

The jersey is manufactured by the sportswear company Nike.

It broke records with 3 million pre-orders and a long line of shoppers waiting outside Nike's London store.

The Super Eagles 2018 World Cup jersey instantly became an all-time classic.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nike have both received rave reviews for the shirt's design, with many calling it the best kit in any competition.

No.3 Ajax (1971)

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Ajax wore the iconic white shirt with a wide red vertical stripe from 1971 to 1973.

The jersey has a clean, simple design with a red and white vertical stripe pattern, and features a club crest on the left chest.

What makes the shirt iconic is its association with the Ajax team of the early 1970s, one of the greatest club teams in football history.

Led by legendary coach Rinus Michels and featuring stars such as Johan Cruyff, Johan Neeskens and Piet Keizer, the team played a fluid style of attacking football known as “Total Football. ” captivated audiences around the world.

The team's performance on the field, combined with their striking outfits, has made them known and admired by football fans around the world.

This team has dominated Dutch football, winning 3 consecutive Champions League (1971, 1972, 1973), which is the club's greatest achievement.

The success achieved during that period made this kit unforgettable.

The design was made by a company called Umbro, they created this design in 1970-71 and it was worn by the team until the 1974 season.

No.4 West Germany (1990)

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From the late 1980s until after the 1990 World Cup (and German reunification), West Germany wore a white shirt with the black, red and yellow stripes of the German flag, with black shorts.

The 1990 World Cup held in Italy was a successful tournament for the West German national team.

They reached the final, where they defeated the favored Argentina team 1-0 to win the World Cup for the third time in history.

Victory at the 1990 FIFA World Cup made this shirt a timeless classic.

No.5 Colombia (1990)

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Worn by players such as Carlos Valderrama and Carlos Escobar, Columbia's home kit was one of the most recognizable at the 1990 World Cup.

The yellow Adidas football kit is still treasured in this South American country.

The jerseys feature the colors of the Colombian flag, yellow, blue and red.

The shirt has a V-neck, the main body color is yellow, and the chest has blue and red diagonal stripes.

Blue shorts and red socks. The team crest and jersey manufacturer's logo are both prominently printed on the chest.

The shirt's cut and its multicolored sleeves remind Colombians of the team that made it past the group stage for the first time in its history.

The team, led by coach Francisco Maturana, includes some of the most talented and iconic players in Colombian football history such as Carlos Valderrama, Faustino Asprilla, René Higuita and Freddy Rincón.

No.6 USA (1994 away)

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Hosting the 1994 World Cup was a huge achievement for the United States, and its team drew attention with its denim away jersey.

It's rare to see the away shirt overshadow the home shirt, but that's exactly what happened with the US.

They wore it in all 3 of their group games and had good luck wearing it as well.

The United States of America advanced to the knockout stages spectacularly, then they were knocked out by Brazil - while wearing a red and white striped home jersey

No.7 Arsenal (1991 away)

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Arguably Arsenal's most famous and remembered home shirt is the yellow and navy away kit won between 1991 and 1993.

It is one of the fan favorites to this day. The design aesthetic will forever be iconic in history.

No.8 Denmark (1986)

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For the country's first World Cup appearance, Denmark's 1986 kit was designed by Hummels - who combined the classic red and white colors.

Split into two halves, the shirt is half solid red with half red and white stripes.

Moreover, the same design was done on the sleeves - created in reverse order.

Hummel's V-lines and navy blue embellished V-neck make the shirt irresistible to neutrals.

Morten Olsen, one of the greatest players of all time, wore this shirt at the 1986 World Cup.

No.9 England (1990)

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England's home jersey at the 1990 FIFA World Cup is an all-time classic. What made it so memorable was the team's unexpected performance at the tournament.

He reached the semi-finals, only to suffer a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to West Germany.

Several inspirational performances from the likes of Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker at the competition have made this ensemble one of the most iconic for British fans in the entire history of the nation.

The 3rd series is equally eye-catching and could easily make it to this list on its own.

No.10 Barcelona (2010)

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Barcelona is famous for its beautiful football style with many short passes, excellent technique and deadly finishing ability.

In 2009 they not only performed beautiful football but won it all. They won all six available titles!

The team coached by Pep Guardiola - considered by many to be the greatest team in history.

Barca's next season's blue and garnet (dark red) striped jersey — featuring UNICEF on the front — will never be forgotten.

Fans still proudly wear this shirt to this day.

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