Croatia 2008/10 Away Football Shirt [S]

An original Croatia national football team away shirt from 2008–2010, manufactured by Nike. 

Away model the Croatian national team over the years 2008-2010produced by Nike in size S, dates from a very successful period in the history of the Croatian national team. The shirt was worn during Euro 2008, in which the Croatians won all three of their group stage matches before being knocked out following a dramatic quarter-final against Turkey. The model also featured during qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, when the core of the band consisted of, amongst others, Luka Modrić, Ivan Rakitić, Niko Kranjčar, Darijo Srna and Ivica Olić.

The T-shirt was manufactured using intensive blue base, which clearly distinguishes it from the traditional Croatian national costume. The most distinctive feature of the design is a red-and-white chequered pattern on the sides of the shirt, which is a direct reference to Croatia’s national symbol and a traditional motif used on the national team’s kits. The design is complemented by red collar trim, which complements the side panels nicely.

The project prepared by Nike It combines a simple, sporty design with a very strong element of national identity. The chequered patterns on the sides make the model easily recognisable and, today, it is strongly associated with the Croatian national team from the late 2000s.

The T-shirt is made of a light and airy material and the cut in size S meets the standards of the Nike from that period. An additional strength is its direct link to Croatia’s performances at Euro 2008 and in the qualifying rounds World Cup 2010.

This is an offer for collectors and fans looking for the original Croatia national team away shirt from 2008–2010, distinctive a blue background with a white and red chequered pattern and a strong connection to that memorable Euro 2008.