The Italy 1986–90 Home Retro Football Shirt represents one of the most memorable periods of late-1980s Azzurri football. Under Azeglio Vicini, a new generation featuring Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Roberto Donadoni, Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Baggio emerged as Italy reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 1988 before hosting the World Cup two years later.
Italia ’90 provided the defining memories of this era. Salvatore Schillaci became the tournament’s surprise star, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as Italy reached the semi-finals and eventually finished third. A young Roberto Baggio also made his World Cup debut, while Maldini and Baresi formed part of an outstanding Italian defence during a tournament that remains closely associated with this generation of Azzurri players.
The shirt is instantly recognisable for its beautifully understated Azzurri-blue body and traditional Polo-style collar. Fine green, white and red tricolour piping runs along the collar and sleeve cuffs, adding the colours of the Italian flag without disrupting the clean blue design. Free from a commercial chest sponsor and elaborate graphics, its restrained appearance perfectly captures the classic Italian football aesthetic of the late 1980s and remains strongly associated with the Azzurri generation of Euro ’88 and Italia ’90.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Italy 1986-90 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
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TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Touch up with cool iron
- Machine wash warm
- Wash and iron inside out
- Remove immediately
- LINE DRY
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Position Recommendation 19 (Salvatore Schillaci) Forward Best Printing Choice. The defining Italian player of Italia ’90, scoring six goals to win the World Cup Golden Boot as the hosts finished third. 15 (Roberto Baggio) Forward / Attacking Midfielder Made his World Cup debut at Italia ’90 and offers the strongest long-term international recognition and collector appeal. 7 (Paolo Maldini) Defender The young Maldini wore No. 7 at Italia ’90 and was already a key member of Italy’s outstanding defensive unit. 2 (Franco Baresi) Defender One of Italy’s greatest-ever defenders. Importantly, Baresi wore No. 2 at Italia ’90 rather than his famous Milan No. 6. 21 (Gianluca Vialli) Forward One of the leading attacking figures of Vicini’s Italy and an important player across the Euro ’88 and Italia ’90 era. 17 (Roberto Donadoni) Midfielder A key creative figure in the late-1980s Italy side and an excellent alternative for collectors of this Azzurri generation. Best Printing Choice: 19 (Salvatore Schillaci)
Second Choice: 15 (Roberto Baggio)
Important: These are 1990 FIFA World Cup tournament numbers, not permanent squad numbers for the entire 1986–90 period.
We recommend No. 19 (Salvatore Schillaci) as the standout printing choice for the Italy 1986–90 Home Retro Football Shirt. Schillaci became the defining Italian player of the 1990 World Cup on home soil, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as the Azzurri reached the semi-finals and ultimately finished third. His unforgettable breakthrough at Italia ’90 gives No. 19 the strongest direct connection to this famous era of the Italy home shirt.
Our second recommendation is No. 15 (Roberto Baggio). The young Baggio made his World Cup debut at Italia ’90 and announced himself on the global stage with a memorable goal against Czechoslovakia. While Schillaci provides the strongest tournament-specific story, Baggio offers exceptional long-term recognition and collector appeal.
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