Retro football jerseys are everywhere right now. But finding the ones that actually matter are harder than it looks. Most shops stock the same five safe options. At Retrokick, we go deeper.
Here are the 10 most iconic retro football jerseys of all time, ranked by their place in football history.
1. Argentina 1986 Home Shirt
The sky blue and white stripes worn by Diego Maradona when he dragged Argentina to World Cup glory in Mexico. The Hand of God. The Goal of the Century. Both happened in this shirt. No jersey carries more football history. Shop the Argentina 1986 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
2. Brazil 2002 Home Shirt
Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos. Brazil swept the 2002 World Cup without losing a single game in this canary yellow shirt. It remains the most recognisable football kit on the planet. Shop the Brazil 2002 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
3. Netherlands 1988 Home Shirt
Deep orange, bold, no apologies. Van Basten. Gullit. Rijkaard. The only major tournament the Netherlands ever won, and they won it in this kit. Shop the Netherlands 1988 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
4. AC Milan 2006/07 Home Shirt
The Champions League triumph kit. Red and black vertical stripes, Kaka pulling the strings behind Inzaghi. European royalty at its peak. Shop the AC Milan 06/07 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
5. West Germany 1990 Home Shirt
The last World Cup before German reunification. Lothar Matthaus lifting the trophy in Rome. The graphic pattern was revolutionary for its time and looks just as sharp today. Shop the West Germany 1990 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
6. France 1998 Home Shirt
France 98 was more than a World Cup. Zidane. Desailly. Henry. The deep blue shirt with the golden star earned that night against Brazil is now a streetwear staple. Shop the France 1998 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
7. FC Barcelona 2008/09 Home Shirt
The treble season. Pep Guardiola's first year. Messi beginning his reign. Barcelona played the best football the world had ever seen and this dark blue shirt was on every player who dismantled the opposition. Shop the FC Barcelona 08/09 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
8. Real Madrid 2013/14 Home Shirt
La Decima. Real Madrid's obsession with a 10th European Cup finally ended in Lisbon. Ramos. Ronaldo. Bale's overhead kick. The white shirt from that season is one of the most significant in the club's history. Shop the Real Madrid 13/14 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
9. Manchester United 2007/08 Home Shirt
Ronaldo's peak. Tevez. Rooney. The Champions League final in Moscow. United wore their traditional red through a campaign that produced some of the finest football in Premier League history. Shop the Man United 07/08 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
10. Nigeria 1994 Home Shirt
No list of iconic retro football jerseys is complete without Nigeria 1994. The bright green geometric pattern broke every design rule of the era and started a conversation about football kits as art that continues today. Shop the Nigeria 1994 Home Shirt at Retrokick.
Where to Buy These Retro Football Jerseys
At Retrokick, every jersey on this list is available right now. Free fast delivery on every order. Browse the full Retro collection at Retrokick.