The most iconic and in-demand classic football shirts

The craze of collecting classic football shirts has become almost as popular as watching the game itself in recent years.

Whether it be for nostalgia or memorabilia purposes, supporters will part with serious money to get their hands on old tops worn by their favourite former players and teams of the past.

LiveScore have teamed up with Classic Football Shirts to pick out the most iconic and sought-after jerseys from years gone by.

Newcastle (1995-96, home and away)

Newcastle's near miss in the title race under Kevin Keegan in 1995-96 is well remembered by Premier League fans and the kits from that campaign have stood the test of time.

The classic black and white striped home design was accompanied by a red and blue away number, with both sporting the iconic Newcastle Brown Ale sponsor.

Germany (1988-90, home)

Germany have produced some stylish kits in their time but the one worn by the World Cup-winning side at Italia 90 takes the prize for the most popular.

The adidas design sees the German flag emblazoned across the shirt in a zig-zag pattern, with the shirt also worn at the 1988 European Championship.

Netherlands (1998, home)

On the topic of Euro 88, the Netherlands wore a memorable shirt on their way to lifting the trophy in West Germany.

Whether it be Marco van Basten's iconic volley or a bushy-haired Ruud Gullit marshalling the midfield, just the sight of the shirt evokes special memories for fans.

Fiorentina (1997, home)

This memorable shirt was worn by Fiorentina during what many describe as the golden years of Serie A in the 90s.

The Nintendo sponsor is another notable feature of this effort by Fila, while its association with Argentine legend Gabriel Batistuta undoubtedly boosts its popularity.

Manchester United (1990-92, away)

So fondly remembered was Manchester United's 1990-92 away shirt that the club produced a remake of it for the 2021-22 campaign.

Perhaps the most notable outing for this kit was the Red Devils' 1992 League Cup final triumph over Nottingham Forest at Wembley.

Arsenal (1991-93, away)

There is something about the adidas designs of the 80s and 90s that really captures the imagination of football memorabilia lovers. 

Though labelled a 'bruised banana' shirt at the time, the yellow and blue Arsenal away design worn from 1991-93 has aged like a fine wine.

Juventus (2015, away)

One of the more modern shirts that proves popular with fans is Juventus' third kit from the 2015-16 campaign.

The Old Lady donned pink as Juve lifted the Scudetto and Coppa Italia double in the season Paul Pogba rose to the top of the footballing conscience.

Nigeria (2018-19, home)

Nigeria's unique home shirt for the 2018 World Cup smashed the record for pre-order sales, with 3.2 million tops flogged before it was even released.

Nike's design used elements of the 1995 Super Eagles shirt with a modern twist that had fans desperate to land a replica of their own, regardless of who they were supporting at the tournament.

Real Madrid (2014-15, third)

Real Madrid's third shirt for the 2014-15 season was made in collaboration with Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and is another from the last decade that proved a hit.

It was a surprisingly quiet campaign for Los Blancos after missing out on LaLiga and the Champions League but it was one that saw superstar Cristiano Ronaldo score an incredible 61 goals.

Barcelona (1995-96, home and away)

Another home and away set that has proved popular is Barcelona's Kappa design from 1995-96.

The Kappa logo on the arms sets the home shirt apart from other editions of Barca's famous jersey, while it was complemented nicely with a teal blue number on their travels.

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