An original Adidas home football shirt for the German national team from 1996–98, bearing the number 20. 

Home model the German national team over the years 1996/98produced by Adidas in size XXL, dates from one of the most significant periods in the German national team’s history in the 1990s. It was in this kit that Germany competed during Euro 1996, which culminated in them winning the European Championship. The squad at the time included, amongst others, Jürgen Klinsmann, Matthias Sammer, Andreas Möller, Mehmet Scholl and Oliver Bierhoff.

The T-shirt was produced on the classic white base, featuring a subtle, tonal geometric pattern visible across the entire surface of the fabric. Running along the shoulders are distinctive three black Adidas stripes, whilst the wide black collar and cuffs were complemented by delicate details in the colours black, red and gold, which refer directly to the German flag.

There are black logos on the chest Adidas and the traditional coat of arms DFB, above which are three stars symbolising the World Cup titles won up to that point. Another distinctive feature is the partially fastened collar with a single button, strongly reminiscent of the national team’s designs Adidas from the mid-1990s.

There is a large one on the back number 20. This number during Euro 1996 carried Oliver Bierhoff, the hero of the final against the Czech Republic and scorer of the winning goal that secured Germany the European Championship. In the copy presented here However, the font style of the number differs from the official lettering used by the German national team during that period, which is why it should be regarded as a later personalisation rather than a historically accurate nameset.

The loose fit, wide sleeves, shimmering tonal fabric and classic finishes give this T-shirt an incredibly strong a 90s retro feel.

This is an offer for collectors and fans looking for an original home shirt of the German national team from 1996–98, produced by Adidas, with a distinctive tonal pattern, details in the national colours and a direct link to the winning Euro 1996.