"While the 1990s still reign supreme as the decade with the most enduring and sought-after retro football shirts, there have been many iconic kits unveiled since the turn of the century. Indeed, since the year 2000 we have seen some timeless entries into the jersey hall of fame. And, with most clubs now launching as many as four playing kits per season ( with Manchester City wearing an astonishing nine different kits on the pitch in 2025 alone), there are future classics being added to the pantheon all the time."
"So as we approach the end of 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs released by top clubs from leagues all over the world since the turn of the century, selected with the help of ESPN editors from across the globe. - How clubs got their colors: soccer's historic, iconic jerseys -Big World Cup kit drop! Rating jerseys for Argentina, Mexico, Spain -Watch every goal nominated for the 2025 Puskás and Marta Awards"
The 1990s remain the most sought-after decade for retro football shirts, but many iconic kits have appeared since 2000. Most clubs now release multiple playing kits each season, and Manchester City wore nine different kits on the pitch in 2025, increasing the pool of potential classics. Twenty-five original kit designs from top clubs across global leagues are highlighted, with input from ESPN editors. Reissues, overt throwback designs, one-off special-edition kits, and novelty designs are excluded from consideration. The list is presented in alphabetical order and opens with AC Milan's 2000-02 home shirt.
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