For decades, Adidas has been an essential brand in the world of football. With legendary collaborations, bold designs, and historic moments, the brand has managed to create some of the most iconic football jerseys.
Here is a look back at the models that have marked the history of the beautiful game.
🇫🇷 1. France – 1998 World Cup
A historic jersey for an unforgettable victory.
🔹 Design: horizontal red and blue stripes, white collar
🔹 Key moment: Zinedine Zidane scores two headers in the final
🏆 Result: World champion on home soil
🎯 This jersey became a symbol of national pride.
🇩🇪 2. Germany – 1990 World Cup
The jersey with the diagonal tricolor (black, red, yellow) stripes.
🔹 Retro and dynamic design
🔹 Worn by: Lothar Matthäus, Jürgen Klinsmann
🏆 Result: World champion in Italy
🧠 It is today one of the most sought-after vintage jerseys by collectors.
🇦🇷 3. Argentina – 1986 (Maradona)
Even if the model is not an official Adidas one (Le Coq Sportif at the time), later Adidas models were heavily inspired by it.
Adidas has created several editions in tribute to Maradona's exploits, notably through limited-edition vintage reissues.
🇪🇸 4. Spain – Euro 2008
The jersey that launched Spanish dominance.
🔹 Bright red with gold accents
🔹 Worn by: Xavi, Iniesta, Torres
🏆 Result: European champion
⚽ A simple yet elegant design that marked the beginning of an era.
🇳🇬 5. Nigeria – 2018 Jersey (honorable mention)
Even if better known with Nike, Adidas also collaborated on earlier editions with Nigeria, particularly in the early 2000s.
🎨 Retro Adidas models featuring traditional African patterns have inspired many modern designs.
🏟️ 6. Real Madrid – 2011/2012 Season
🔹 White jersey with gold details
🔹 Worn by Cristiano Ronaldo at his peak
🔹 Record-breaking year: 100 points in La Liga under José Mourinho
💎 A jersey that has become a collector's item for Merengue fans.
🦁 7. OL (Olympique Lyonnais) – 2001/2002 Season
🔹 White jersey with blue and red stripes
🔹 The start of OL's dominance in Ligue 1 (7 consecutive titles)
🇫🇷 A French football classic by Adidas.
👕 Why have these jerseys become cult classics?
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They are associated with historic victories
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Their design is bold or symbolic
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They were worn by football legends
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Adidas succeeded in blending technology and timeless aesthetics
🛍️ Where can you buy authentic Adidas jerseys?
On Instinct Premium, find a selection of current Adidas jerseys and those inspired by the past:
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2024 club & national team jerseys
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Limited-edition retro reissues
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