This is a list of the COOLEST jerseys of all time in soccer.
Soccer jerseys have gone through a renaissance in recent years. All thanks to the โBlokecoreโ trend.
Youโll see a lot of fashionistas pairing their soccer jerseys with daily outfits these days.
Thatโs why Iโve made this list of the coolest soccer jerseys of all time.
So, if you want to get in on the soccer jersey trend, youโre in the right place!
Criteria for the list
So, how did we come up with the entries on this list?
For starters, the jersey needs to have an iconic design (of course!).
Apart from that, it also gets points for:
- historical significance,
- popularity among fans,
- longevity, and
- nostalgia factor.
Weโve also set some ground rules such as a team only being able to get a maximum of two places on the list. They may have 10s of cool kits in their locker, but Iโll select the best two.
Also, this list is not ordered. So thereโs no first place or last place.
But you will get an idea of my favorites from reading the descriptions under each jersey.
Finally, this is a mixture of personal and popular opinions.
Iโm a big fan of the โ90s jerseys. So youโll see a lot of them and Kappa kits on here.
Without further ado, letโs take a look at the coolest soccer jerseys ever made.
Coolest Soccer Jerseys of All Time
1. Venezia FC Third Kit (2023/24)
Venezia is an Italian club that plays in the second division of Italy (Serie B).
In recent years, Venezia has made a name for itself off the pitch with its stylish and cool jerseys.
It was even named soccerโs most fashionable club by Highsnobiety in 2022.
And they didnโt disappoint with their kit reveals in 2023.
Veneziaโs home and away kits are amazing, but itโs their third kit for the 2023/24 season that takes the cake.
Made by Kappa, the kit is inspired by traditional Venetian gondoliers. It also takes notes from the recent Regata Storica with its blue and white horizontal stripes.
So, if youโre in the market for a cool and fashionable jersey, we recommend going for the Venezia FC third kit.
2. Athens Kallithea FC Home Shirt (2023/24)
Athens Kallithea FC, or AKFC, is another club that has made waves with its stylish kits in recent times.
They got so popular last year that they had to open early access to their 23/24 collection via mailing list.
Ted Philipakos, the club president and creative director of AKFC, is the mind behind these gorgeous kits.
Like Venezia FC, AKFC has partnered with Kappa to create this amazing shirt.
The navy blue home jersey reminds me of the 90s soccer kits. With its elbow-length sleeves and button-up collars. The navy blue, red, and gold accent color combination also oozes class.
The Greek sponsor ฮฮฮฃฮค on the chest, is a cherry on the cake.
ฮฮฮฃฮค is the logo of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens. It is the ideal marriage of a soccer club and an arts and culture institution.
Itโs hard to choose one, but my favorite jersey of the 2023/24 season has got to be this home shirt of Athens Kallithea FC.
3. Borussia Dortmund Home Jersey (1995/96)
You wonโt find a lot of Nike shirts in our list of the coolest soccer jerseys, but this Dortmund kit had to be there.
A year where Borussia Dortmund retained their Bundesliga title. And their kit was one to match their performances.
Some other Dortmund kits are also worthy, such as the 1996/97 Champions League shirt. But I prefer the 1995/96 one.
The jersey had Dortmundโs classic yellow with a twist.
It was on the neon yellow side. Pair that with long black sleeves and a classy โDie Continentaleโ sponsor, this kit was a banger!
4. FC Rocquancourt Home Shirt (2023/24)
2023 has been a year for small clubs when it comes to jersey design.
FC Rocquancourt is an amateur soccer club playing in the French Departmental 4 near Caen.
And it is making waves on social media due to its stylish jersey and even more stylish photoshoot.
The idea was to promote amateur football through a purely aesthetic approach. We benefited from a first tweet from Foot Pack from the day we published our photos. From there, there was a pretty incredible snowball effect. The tweets dedicated to us have accumulated more than two million views.
Axel Chavriรจre speaking toย Actu.fr
The success of this jersey from a small-town club goes to show that you donโt need money to throw at a campaign.
It will get the attention if itโs good and worthy of attention.
So if youโre in the market for a more โout-thereโ soccer jersey, the FC Rocquancourt Home Shirt of the 2023/24 season will suit your needs.
5. Over The Pitch x South Korea Jersey (1994 World Cup)
This rethinking of the South Korea 1994 Jersey by Over The Pitch is coolness personified.
Iโd love to have this shirt in my collection, but unfortunately, itโs only available to ship in South Korea.
This jersey has elements of the German 1994 shirt along with the base of the South Korea jersey.
It also has the motif of the 12th Taegeuk Warriors (The Red Devils), which you can see throughout the shirt.
I have to plan a trip to Korea soon if only to get a hand on this jersey. This is simply one of the coolest soccer jerseys ever!
6. Newcastle United Home Kit (1996/97)
The 1996/97 season is infamous for the Kevin Keegan rant against Manchester United.
But the famous Newcastle United kit is also remembered fondly.
Another one of the classic 90s kits in our list of the coolest soccer jerseys, this jersey is one of the greatest soccer jerseys in the Premier League era.
The Adidas kit represents Geordie culture at its peak. The Newkie Brown Ale sponsorship in the middle of the jersey epitomizes the culture.
Now with all the new Saudi money coming in, I hope that theyโre able to recreate a jersey even close to this one.
7. France Away Kit (2011/12)
So many France kits to choose from, but weโve got to limit ourselves.
For our first France kit, we went with the 2011/12 away jersey.
Although not a great year for the French national team, this jersey proved to be a head-turner.
The design was inspired by the โmariniรจreโ. A symbol of the free-spirited French culture of the early 20th century.
This is one of those jerseys that can be worn in a variety of settings, not just soccer fields.
You can wear it on a walk with your dog or a night out with friends. Itโll suit every occasion.
8. France Home (1998 World Cup)
Our second French entry in the list goes to the World Cup winning jersey of 1998.
Just looking at it gives flashbacks of a young Zidane going past the opponents.
But donโt think that weโve only included the jersey for its iconic value. The design is iconic as well.
The dark blue color always looks classy on a shirt. Then pair it with one red and three white stripes, and youโve got yourself a shirt that stands out.
It represented the colors of France in a truly cool fashion.
9. Germany Home Kit (1994 World Cup)
From France, we travel to Germany next in our quest to find the coolest soccer jerseys of all time.
Some might call this one tacky, but I prefer to call it iconic.
In true 1990s fashion, this German jersey was flamboyant, unique, and had a coolness factor to it.
It was also the inspiration for the South Korean jersey we saw above.
I love everything about it, from the Adidas logo and the tricolored waves to the small details on the collar.
You NEED this German soccer jersey in your collection.
10. Bayern Munich Home Kit (1995/97)
Four-lettered sponsors on jerseys make them instant classics, no?
The OPEL era produced some great jerseys for Bayern Munich. Plus the lightning logo looked looked for soccer.
Amongst the hundreds of jerseys in Bayern history, I settled on the 1995/97 home jersey as their coolest one.
Although, not a great era on the pitch for Bayern (because of Dortmund), it was a great one for their jersey design.
Made by Adidas, the three stripes on the sleeves make this kit special. Then the minimal Adidas logo and the collar also add its iconic look.
Not much else to say here, but I know youโll look cool wearing one of these.
11. USSR Away Kit (1982)
Okay, this might be the most controversial entry on this list. After all, itโs a Soviet Union jersey.
But looking past the country it belonged to, the shirt is classy.
The Soviet Union wore this away kit in the 1982 World Cup.
Their performance in the tournament wasnโt anything special as they went out of the second group stage. But their away jersey turned some heads.
The Soviet flag doesnโt do much for the jersey, but apart from it, everything is perfect.
Thereโs a mix of thin and thick stripes, along with the classic Adidas logo. This combination gives the shirt a casual yet sophisticated look.
12. Beลiktaล Home Kit (1998/99)
Now, we turn our head to the Turkish Sรผper Lig club, Beลiktaล.
Itโs hard to go wrong with a black and white shirt and Beลiktaล proved it with their away jersey in the 1998/99 season.
And itโs not even a simple black and white stripes kit.
The sponsor โBEKOโ on a white background makes a cross-design through the middle of the shirt.
And you already know that I have a soft spot for the 90s long sleeves and oversized look.
Just Besiktas full back Valentin Rosier wearing a classic 1998/99 home shirt ๐ฅ
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One of the rarest retro kits, this Beลiktaล away shirt has become a cult favorite among soccer fans.
13. Brazil Home Kit (1994 World Cup)
You cannot have a soccer list without mentioning Brazil.
The most successful soccer nation has an iconic yellow jersey as well.
And my pick amongst the bunch was in the 1994 World Cup.
Brazil ditched its plain yellow for a shirt full of extravagant patterns. The Umbro kit had a lot going on in the background.
I mean, they had not one, not two, but three huge Brazil crests printed across the chest.
But going for something so risky, somehow worked. And to top it all, Brazil went on and won the World Cup again.
14. AC Milan Special Centenary Edition (2000/01)
AC Milan dialed it back to celebrate their 100 years as a football club in 2000.
The vintage look had the thinner and black pinstripes. It also had the original crest featuring the cross of Saint Ambrose, patron saint of the city of Milano.
Unfortunately, that didnโt bring on-field success as Milan ended the season in third place. But Iโm glad we got this beautiful jersey out of it.
The jersey also has formal buttoned collars. So you can wear the jersey on different occasions. Not just on the soccer field.
This Adidas production is one of the coolest soccer jerseys Iโve seen and earns its rightful place in this list.
15. AC Milan Home Kit (2006/07)
Another classic by AC Milan.
Adidas and AC Milan seem to be a match made in heaven with the beautiful kits theyโve been serving us over the years.
The 2006/07 was an iconic year for Milan as they beat Liverpool to win the Champions League.
Kaka also arrived on the scene this season by winning the Ballon dโOr. So plus points for that.
Embed from Getty ImagesBut more than that, this jersey was a beauty.
The white sponsor and golden accents on the sides looked gorgeous with the black and red stripes. Add to that the collars and youโve got a timeless classic.
It came in both full sleeves and short sleeves, but I prefer the full-sleeve variation.
16. Parma Home Kit (1998/99)
Staying in Italy, we have the Parma 1998/99 Home Jersey next in our list of the coolest soccer jerseys.
Backed by the Parmalat dairy company, Parma had built a super team by the 1998/99 season.
Some of the most iconic soccer stars wore this jersey. Stars like:
- Gianluigi Buffon,
- Lilian Thuram,
- Juan Sebastian Veron,
- Hernan Crespo, and
- Fabio Cannavaro
The 1998/99 Parma team โ some famous faces there, but how many can you name? pic.twitter.com/KZKctss9Ab
โ 90s Football (@90sfootball) January 2, 2014
And they delivered as well. Parma finished that season with a UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia double.
But it wasnโt just the team that was doing wonders.
Their jersey was also an iconic one, which people still remember fondly to this day.
It was also the first season that Parma moved from black and white to blue and yellow hoops.
The best decision they ever made, if you ask me.
17. AS Roma Away Kit (1994/95)
The 1994/95 AS Roma shirt had everything. Perfect color combination, lace-up neck, Asics on the shoulder, and a beautiful sponsor to complement it all.
This kit was simple, aesthetically pleasing, and yet full of character.
It was a good season for Roma. The squad had a mix of experience and youth and was starting to take shape under Carlo Mazzone.
A certain youngster named Francesco Totti also came through the ranks that year.
With all this happening in the Italian capital, it was a good time to be in Rome.
18. AS Roma Home Kit (1998/99)
Weโre staying in Rome for our next entry.
The collaboration between Roma and Diadora produced some duds. But this kit was an exception.
The 1998/99 Roma jersey produced by Diadora had everything youโd expect from a late 90s kit.
The classy collar, a big yet complementary sponsor, and amazing colors.
Also, this shirt features both of AS Romaโs club crests. The original crest, with a wolf and two babies, is on the front.
But can you spot the alternative crest?
The jersey has a sleeve tape, but instead of Diadora, it has the Lupetto running down the sleeves.
Which Roma kit do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.
19. Italy Home Kit (1994 World Cup)
If the kits in the 1994 World Cup are anything to go by, then I cannot wait to see whatโs in store for the 2024 World Cup.
Another banger jersey coming out of the tournament was the Italian Home Kit.
If you loved Brazilโs three crests on their shirt, wait till you hear what Diadora did with the Italian shirt.
They liked Italyโs crest so much that they printed it across the whole top.
I canโt blame them though, the crest was kind of sick.
But thatโs not all that was good about the jersey.
It also had the perfect shade of blue, futuristic lettering, and white and red triangles on the collar.
Sadly, fans remember this jersey for the heart-breaking moment at the tournament. Roberto Baggio missed the decisive penalty to hand the trophy to Brazil.
20. Arsenal Home Kit (2005/06)
One of the easiest picks in our list of the coolest soccer jerseys was the Arsenal 2005/06 Redcurrant kit.
This kit diverted from the clubโs primary colors in favor of the original color from the early 1900s.
The colors paid tribute to their ground Highbury, in which Arsenal would be playing for the last time.
It was a risky choice made by Arsenal and Nike, but it paid off here. With the gold lining and a centralized crest, this jersey was a combination of class and coolness.
It wasnโt a bad year on the pitch either as Arsenal made their first-ever appearance in a Champions League final.
21. Arsenal Away Kit (1991-92)
Another Arsenal entry in our list is the 1991-92 season away kit.
Itโs one of those kits that has grown with soccer fans over time.
When Adidas first came out with this kit, it was unlike anything mainstream soccer had ever seen.
Even so, this โBruised Bananaโ kit (as itโs come to be known) was something special.
โYouโre thinking itโs going to be something normal and all of a sudden, Adidas came out with this. We thought when it first came out people are going to laugh at us in this. I look back now and I look at the pictures of when we were playing in this kit; itโs brilliant and the pictures are fantastic.โ
Ian Wright on his YouTube channel
The kit embodies the risks that soccer teams were willing to take in the 1990s.
A culture of flamboyance that was taking over England and it was on full display here.
22. Manchester City Home Kit (1997/99)
The โ90s wasnโt the best time for Manchester City by any means. But they were killing it with their jerseys.
City partnered with Kappa to produce this cool jersey for the Sky Blues.
You already know by now that Iโm a big fan of Kappa and 90s jerseys.
And honestly, can you blame me for it?
A regular feature of the 90s, this jersey features sleeve tapes with the Kappa logo on it. Then the slightly darker blue makes the white Brother logo pop out.
Also, the mix between a clean body and complex sleeves moves it from the tacky region into the cool one.
23. Nagoya Grampus Eight Home Kit (1993)
This kit from the Japanese side Nagoya Grampus might not be everyoneโs cup of tea, but I love it.
Mizuno got a reputation in the 90s for producing some of the most innovative jerseys for the J-League.
Their influence can be seen to this day in the newer J-League jerseys.
Nagoya is famous for being one of the founding members of the J-League.
But did you know that Arsรจne Wenger managed Nagoya Grampus before moving to Arsenal?
Gary Lineker, the famous English striker, has also donned this beautiful jersey.
24. Jef United Home Kit (1993)
Another classic kit from the Japanese League. This Jef United jersey is considered to be one of the most memorable kits of the 90s.
Jef United currently plays in the second division of the J-League, but it has a long and proud history as a founding member of the league.
The bright yellow color of the shirt contrasts perfectly with the sky-blue Sega logo.
And we canโt forget the Sonic caricature on the jersey either.
You know, your clubโs kit may be pretty cool, but it isnโt Sonic-the-Hedgehog-for-a-sponsor, Bolivian-flag-for-a-colour-palette, silk-pyjamas-for-a-material like JEF United from 1993 cool.
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Videogame sponsors on soccer jerseys were a common thing back in the day.
Amazingly most of these ventures created iconic and cool kits (as weโll see in the next entry).
25. Fiorentina Home Kit (1998/99)
Talk about a match made in heaven. The 1998/99 Fiorentina jersey found the most perfect pairing between a club and its sponsor.
It would be a disservice to the shirt if I said itโs memorable only due to the Nintendo sponsor.
But the perfect color symmetry of the logo with the clubโs crest also made it iconic.
This kit has become one of the most iconic of the modern Italian soccer era. It played a major role in converging the video game and soccer crowd with each other.
Before moving on, I also want to give a shout-out to Fiorentinaโs 1993/94 7Up kit.
That jersey also managed to get a perfect match between the club crest and the 7Up logo.
A thing that seems so hard to pull off for other other clubs, was effortless for Fiorentina.
26. Saint-Etienne Home Kit (1980/81)
The color green, and a huge sponsor that covers half of the shirt; nothing about this jersey should work.
But thereโs just something about this Saint-Etienne kit from 1980 that oozes coolness.
Back then, Saint-Etienne used to rule the French game.
There was no PSG and all the big French players wanted to play for Les Vertes.
Their success hasnโt stood the test of time, but this jersey surely has.
27. Mexico Home Kit (1998 World Cup)
Diving back into the extravagant kits, this 1998 Mexico shirt can be a little too out there for some.
But Mexico could care less.
They wanted to show off their Aztec culture and they did so proudly on the world stage. The shirt had a depiction of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl on the front.
โAba Sport had always designed bold, risky as well as sometimes controversial shirts. This particular shirt was very symbolic for the Mexicans, reflecting their pre-Hispanic roots, in this case, the sun stone. The shirt celebrates it, in its design. So itโs not surprising itโs so popular.โ
Jorge Lankenau, sports director at Aba
While Mexico didnโt reach far in the tournament, theyโre remembered for having the coolest jersey in the 1998 World Cup.
ABA produced a jersey that will be difficult to replicate. It has become the golden standard by which all El Tri jerseys are judged.
28. Nigeria Home Kit (2018 World Cup)
The Nigerian kit for the 2018 World Cup is an important part of soccer jersey history.
After over a decade of playing it safe, manufacturers realized that itโs fine to take risks on jersey designs. The success of this kit was the turning point.
It brought a renaissance to the dull kits we were being served. Since then weโve had some creative jerseys come out.
People who got their hands on the jersey were the lucky ones, as it sold out within minutes of launching in Nike stores.
Five years later, itโs still difficult to buy one.
Itโs one of the coolest soccer jerseys of all time, with probably the biggest impact any kit has ever made.
29. Real Betis Home Kit (1995/97)
Donโt worry! I havenโt forgotten about the Spanish teams.
Real Betisโ 1995/97 kit is our first Spanish entry in the coolest soccer jerseys of all time, but not the last.
This jersey was brought back to public eyes by the model cum soccer player, Hector Bellerin.
He wore the jersey on his social media after Real Betis announced his signing from Arsenal.
Bellerin also wore the jersey with fellow teammates Aitor Garcia and Borja Iglesias after their win in the Copa del Rey final.
The 1995/97 jersey was produced by Kappa, a long-time partner of Real Betis.
30. Barcelona Home and Away (1996/97)
I couldnโt choose just one from the Cataloniansโ 1996/97 kit. So I had to go with both their home and away kit for that season.
It was that good!
Who produced it, you ask? Well, who else but Kappa?
The away jersey had teal oblongs in front of the traditional Blaugrana red and blue.
It also had the classic Kappa logo running down the sleeves.
The home jersey was not lacking either.
It had the classic Kappa design along with the red and blue blocks of Barcelona.
What makes this jersey even more iconic is the fact that Ronaldo played at Barcelona wearing it. He also won his first FIFA World Player of the Year that year.
An iconic kit for an iconic season.
31. Real Madrid Home Kit (1996/97)
Although the all-white jersey of Los Blancos is iconic, their 1996/97 kit was an easy pick for the coolest one.
Kelme, a tiny Spanish cycling apparel company, produced these kits for Madrid. The thing that stands out in this jersey is Kelmeโs iconic little paw print down the sleeves.
It set the jersey apart from other Spanish jerseys as well as from other Real Madrid jerseys.
Some of the names that wore this jersey were not bad either. Legends like Raul, Clarence Seedorf, and Roberto Carlos donned the shirt.
32. Netherlands Home Jersey (1988)
I had a tough time choosing between the 1988 and the 1976 Netherlands kit.
But the 1988 jersey edged it out in coolness due to a more daring and innovative design.
The Netherlands won their first and only major title in this shirt (1988 European Championship).
Although they wore it for only 5 games, it was enough time to etch its name in the coolest soccer jerseys folklore.
A lot of things worked for it.
You can look at the perfectly shaded orange chevrons, the Adidas logo, or that iconic Dutch lion badge. They all work in perfect harmony to bring out the best in the jersey.
33. England Home Kit (1998 World Cup)
No matter how disappointing Englandโs performances are in tournaments, their jerseys rarely disappoint.
There were a handful of England jerseys I couldโve chosen from. But the 1998 World Cup jersey was the coolest among the lot.
Why? Because it was so simple yet so colorful.
It had navy and red sections along the sides, an oversized collar, and a centralized crest and number.
Pair that with the white base and youโve got yourself a classic.
The 1998 World Cup was also a memorable one for English fans because of mixed reasons.
On the bright side, a young Michael Owen was announcing himself to the world. Along a star-studded line-up, England were one of the favorites to win it.
On the darker side was that Beckham moment against Argentina where he lashed out at Diego Simeone and got sent off. England lost that match and crashed out of the tournament.
34. Paris Saint Germain Home Kit (1995/96)
Yes, the recent Jordan and PSG collaboration made waves, and rightly so.
But it still doesnโt match up to the classic 1995/96 shirt. You can call it my personal bias for the โ90s.
PSG was the first soccer team to make OPEL look cool on a jersey, long before Bayern and AC Milan entered the game.
The sponsorship went perfectly with PSGโs red and blue design to make it a jersey fit for ages.
The team also found success on the pitch, winning the Cup Winnerโs Cup and finishing second in the league.
The 1996/97 PSG jersey was much like the 1995/96 jersey, with some minor changes.
The 1995/96 jersey couldโve been on this list as well. But I gave the spot to the 1995/96 shirt on account of being more iconic.
35. Japan Home Kit (1996/98)
How do you do justice to a cool nickname like โThe Blue Samuraiโ?
Simple.
You make one of the coolest soccer jerseys to go along with it.
I mean, the sleeves had flames on them. How much cooler can it get?
Add to that, the bagginess of 90s jerseys, flames imprinted all over the shirt, and a collar. And youโve got yourself an instant classic.
The kit was originally designed by Asics in 1996.
But Adidas became the kit sponsor before the start of the 1998 World Cup and kept the same design.
36. Verdy Kawasaki Home Kit (1993/94)
Another J-League entry and another kit designed by Mizuno.
The Verdy Kawasaki 1993 jersey is sure to turn some heads.
Verdy Kawasaki wore this kit for the inaugural season of J-League and would go on to win the first two titles.
They also won the J.League Cup, Super Cup, and Sanwa Bank Cup while wearing this kit.
The jersey had a design no one had ever seen before.
The club crest is big and stands out on a green(ish) backdrop.
And the design could be of a green sunrise or some kind of code that inspired The Matrix.
No one knows for sure.
One thing I do know is that this Verdy Kawasaki jersey is worthy of being called one of the coolest soccer jerseys ever.
37. Club Amรฉrica Home Kit (1994/95)
The Club Amรฉrica jersey was similar to Germanyโs 1994 jersey. But it still had enough of a difference to stand out on its own.
It used the Adidas diamond template to good effect.
The jersey also has a mixture of contrasting colors to make everything pop.
The bright yellow color of the jersey makes you feel the warmth and festivity.
Then, the Coca-Cola sponsorship feels like it was made for a soccer jersey.
And to top it all off, thereโs the beautiful central badge at the heart of the design.
Guido Rodrรญguez portando la mรญtica playera del Club Amรฉrica en la temporada 1994-95. ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/taqeGgQFkr
โ Resaca Americanista (@ResacaAmerica) August 2, 2023
Over time, this jersey has become one of the most recognizable jerseys in the history of the game.
38. LA Galaxy Home Kit (1997/98)
Thereโs something about this Los Angeles Galaxy jersey that feels so endearing.
Maybe itโs the big Galaxy written across the chest, in a style similar to Space Jam.
Or maybe itโs the color combination of teal and black with the big stripes.
Whatever it is, it works.
The teal and black colors of the jersey were introduced in 1996.
But their use was perfected in the following season with the introduction of thick stripes.
One thing that worked against it was the template design Nike was using all across the MLS.
Every team had a similar stripe design, but yet, this jersey managed to stand out.
39. Denmark Home Kit (1986 World Cup)
Well, well, well. Here we are with the Denmark 1986 jersey.
What can I say about this jersey thatโs not already been said?
Itโs often dubbed as the greatest soccer jersey ever made. Period.
And we have Hummel to thank for it. They designed something that is both minimalistic and dazzling at the same time.
A half-and-half blend of light pinstripes and pure red creates the image of two colliding worlds coming together.
But the jersey wasnโt always loved as it is today.
It was initially met with anger from the media, who dubbed it the โCarnival Suitโ.
Plus, the 80s television sets didnโt do it any justice.
Despite that, the Denmark team and the stadium-going fans were fully behind the jersey.
There have been many attempts to replicate the template again by the likes of Aston Villa, Southampton, and Sporting Lisbon.
But no one has been able to come close to achieving what the Danes did. And that makes this jersey even cooler.
40. Boca Juniors Home Kit (1981/82)
Boca Juniors blessed us with the coolest soccer jersey to come out of Argentina back in 1981.
The magnificent blue and yellow of Boca Juniors is recognizable all around the globe.
This is partly due to the excellent design of the jersey, and partly due to the legendary season that Diego Maradona spent at the club.
Itโs said that the club got its blue and yellow from the Swedish flag flying on a ship in the Buenos Aires port of La Boca.
Whether thatโs true or not, Boca Juniors has certainly outdone the Swedes in the use of blue and yellow.
Additionally, what makes the jersey special is how simple its design is.
Thereโs the classic Adidas logo, a thick yellow band, and four stars bearing the initials of the club.
Simple. Effective. Cool.
41. Manchester United Home Kit (1994/96)
This entry in the list is a personal one.
As a Manchester United fan, I could not have my favorite United jersey miss out.
And the 1994/96 jersey is the perfect entry to put in here.
I mean, what defines coolness in soccer better than Eric Cantona?
The large flick-able collar was perfect for the Frenchman to show his signature style on the pitch.
The jersey also had a large crest, showing off the clubโs identity proudly.
But thatโs not all.
The 1994/96 jersey made by Umbro also had a faint Old Trafford silhouette across the shirt.
Yes, you heard that right.
The shirt brought The Theater of Dreams to life with an overlaid graphic across the front and back.
It couldโve come across as tacky, but it works.
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I selected these 41 jerseys from a bigger list of 120 jerseys, a lot of which couldโve easily featured on this list.
It contained the likes of the Real Madrid centenary jersey, Arsenalโs Sega kit, and the Ajax X Bob Marley kit.
Most of them missed out by a margin due to not fulfilling every criterion.
Iโd also like to hear what you have to sayโฆ
Which soccer jersey is your favorite?
Do you agree with my list? Are there any other jerseys I shouldโve included?
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