The Ultimate Soccer Jersey Collection: Iconic Kits from the World's Greatest Game - Hardcover

Football Shirts, Classic

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1797242385 ISBN 13: 9781797242385

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2026

Synopsis

For soccer fans and lovers of street style, here's the ultimate collection of great soccer jerseys from major teams across the globe, including those worn in some of the greatest games ever played.

Featuring more than 100 jerseys from Premier League, LALIGA, MLS, World Cup, and more, with multiple photographs and text for each, this is a category-defining compendium of soccer’s most significant jerseys. With more than 310 color photographs and illuminating essays from former New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith, The Ultimate Soccer Jersey Collection tells the story of soccer and fan culture through every jersey you need to know, including:

• Manchester United’s Red Devils kit
• England’s 1990 World Cup Three Lions jersey
• Pele’s Brazil 1970 shirt
• Arsenal’s Bruised Banana jersey
• Nike's stunning collaboration with Nigeria, featuring Akwete-cloth patterns, in 1994
• France’s 2011 Marinière
• And many more

This incredible visual volume is the perfect gift for soccer fans, memorabilia collectors, and streetwear enthusiasts alike.

SOCCER FAN MUST-HAVE: With fascinating essays on the sport, famous games, fan moments, and iconic players paired with unparalleled photography (more than 310 color photos!) of the featured shirts, this is the perfect purchase for casual and die-hard soccer fans.

FASHION FORWARD: For fans of the "Blokecore" streetwear trend, which captures the essence of football/soccer fandom and vintage aesthetics, this chunky book chock-full of famous jerseys serves as style and outfit inspiration as well as a handy reference guide. See 2025 Paris Fashion Week photographs, with multiple Premier League jerseys refashioned into halter tops and minidresses.

WORLD CUP 2026: Want to brush up on your soccer knowledge before the FIFA 2026 World Cup comes to North America? The Ultimate Soccer Jersey Collection has you covered.

Perfect for: 

• Soccer and sports enthusiasts
• Sports history buffs
• Fans of vintage apparel and retro sportswear
• Memorabilia collectors
• Readers of the New York Times “On Soccer With Rory Smith” column

About this title

About the Author

Classic Football Shirts was founded in Manchester in 2006, by two friends looking for a vintage 1990 West Germany soccer jersey the summer before their final exams. They created a dedicated platform for fans to purchase rare and unique kits, launching their website from their student house, quickly filling it with inventory. Today, Classic Football Shirts is the leading global soccer jersey retailer, showcasing an extensive collection of match-worn, contemporary, and classic shirts. With two stores in the UK and two in the US, Classic Football Shirts is a global destination for soccer fans, celebrating the rich history of soccer culture and helping people all over the world find the perfect shirt to wear to a five-a-side.

Rory Smith is the former New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent and is based in northern England. The author of two books on soccer, Expected Goals and Mister, he's most interested in subjects that highlight the interplay between sports and global culture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1797242385
• ISBN 13: 9781797242385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320