Soccer Jerseys Are Cooler Than Ever — These 8 Kits Prove It
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Soccer jerseys have officially infiltrated the fashion world.
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Much like oversized basketball jerseys in the oughts, soccer jerseys are now a mainstay in casual, stylish looks worldwide. They started to branch out beyond game day pubs a few years ago, but, recently, it feels like football kits have truly gone mainstream.
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A few things may have helped ignite this explosion of soccer jersey popularity. For one, the brit-pop-inspired, soccer jersey-wearing “Blokecore” fashion trend has dominated TikTok recently. But there has also been a massive increase in soccer’s popularity in the U.S.: Last year’s World Cup saw an uptick in Stateside viewership, and the recent arrival of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami CF has further spurned the long-anticipated American interest in soccer.
Whether you’re buying a soccer jersey to nail the white-hot Blokecore trend, or you’re looking to support a team, you’re in luck: Soccer jerseys are cooler than ever. Below are some of our favorites, plus a brief explainer about the different kinds of soccer jerseys.
Cool Soccer Jerseys to Buy Online in 2023
These are some of the coolest soccer jerseys to wear right now, team allegiance aside. If we didn’t include your team’s kit, you can find other cool soccer jerseys online at Adidas, Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Fanatics.
1. Real Madrid Authentic Jersey (Away)
Adidas recently dropped the latest Real Madrid away kit, and we’re huge fans. The reserved color scheme and subtle repeating infinity symbols across the front make the jersey easy to wear with everyday clothing, yet still instantly recognizable as the uniform of La Casa Blanca.
Real Madrid Jersey
2. Argentina 3-Star Lionel Messi Replica Jersey
Messi’s World Cup win with Argentina in December cemented him as the GOAT — and made his 2022 World Cup kit one of the most desired jerseys in the world. Although they were hard to get for months after Argentina’s win, you can now pick up this replica at Dick’s in every size.
Argentina Messi Jersey
3. FC Barcelona Match Jersey (Away)
For the 2023/24 season, several squads are going either maximalist or minimalist with their kits. If you’re looking for something like the latter, grab Barcelona’s clean-cut away jersey, which pays homage to Barcelona’s 1978 team.
Barcelona Jersey
4. Jamaica National Replica Jersey (Away)
For their national team’s jersey, Jamaica and Adidas enlisted the help of designer Grace Wales Bonner, who killed it for her fellow Reggae Boyz and Girlz. We’re especially fond of the designer’s away kit for Jamaica, which features a wearable brown color with green, red, and white trim.
Jamaica Jersey
5. Messi Inter Miami CF Replica Jersey (Home)
Ever since Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami CF, his new jersey has been a highly-anticipated release. It hasn’t officially been released yet, so you’ll need to pre-order now to secure one. We highly recommend doing so, as this is arguably the most sought-after jersey in sports right now.
Messi Miami Jersey (Pre-Order)
6. Manchester United Authentic Jersey (Away)
Man United went old-school maximalist with this year’s away kit, and we think it paid off. The jersey’s vertical stripes nod to traditional soccer garb, and the liberal use of Man U’s green gives the jersey a distinctive look.
Man United Jersey
7. Paris Saint-Germain Match Jersey (Home)
PSG made some slight tweaks to its home jersey this year, including the addition of an off-center red graphic that’s meant to evoke the city’s iconic lights fading into the navy blue night sky. It’s a worthy design upgrade for the team, and the kit boasts some great performance Nike tech too, if you ever want to workout or play ball in the jersey.
Paris-Saint Germain Jersey
8. Liverpool FC Match Jersey (Third)
For the 2023/24 season, Liverpool showed off one of the most diverse sets of kits of any team. But we think in terms of aesthetics, this third jersey is the one to get. The purple color and all-over pattern look like something off a runway, making the unique jersey easy as a fashion piece or a fan go-to.
Liverpool Jersey
Types of Soccer Jerseys, Explained
New to buying soccer jerseys (or jerseys in general)? It can be a little confusing. To help make sure you’re getting the jersey you want, here are a couple of must-know variables you’ll see when buying soccer jerseys:
Authentic vs. Replica: You’ll see that jerseys are categorized as either authentic or replica (Nike says “match” and “stadium” instead). Authentic jerseys are exactly what the players are wearing when they’re out on the field, while replica jerseys aren’t as high-quality or as high-tech, but they’re about half the price of an authentic jersey. If you’re not a die-hard player, replica jerseys might be worth the savings.
Home, Away, Third: Like most sports, all soccer teams have a home jersey and a different away jersey. Sometimes they’ll also have a third and maybe even a fourth jersey to mix things up. These third and fourth jerseys are becoming more popular as soccer jerseys become more popular, and often give teams a chance to get more experimental. As a fan, this variation just means you have more to choose from when shopping for a specific team’s jersey.
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