"The Dutch Dream: Netherlands' Iconic 1988 Home Jersey"
In the world of football, certain moments are etched in history, and the Netherlands' qualification for a major tournament after an eight-year hiatus was one such moment. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, adidas unveiled a football shirt that would go on to become an icon. With its bold all-over geometric print, it was considered audacious for its time, but today, it's hailed as a classic.
A Journey to Remember: Euro 88
This iconic jersey was not just a shirt; it was a symbol of the Dutch team's resurgence during the incredible Euro 88 tournament in West Germany. Worn by the Netherlands in all five of their games during that campaign, it was undeniable proof that adidas was charting new territory in the 1980s.
The Dutch Masters: Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten
As the Dutch squad donned this jersey, it wasn't just the shirt that made a statement; it was the players who wore it. Names like Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten became synonymous with the skill and flair of Dutch football during that era. They were the artists, and this jersey was their canvas.
UEFA Euro 1988 squad
| No. | Pos. | Player | Club |
| 1 | GK | Hans van Breukelen | PSV Eindhoven |
| 2 | DF | Adri van Tiggelen | Anderlecht |
| 3 | DF | Sjaak Troost | Feyenoord |
| 4 | DF | Ronald Koeman | PSV Eindhoven |
| 5 | MF | Aron Winter | Ajax |
| 6 | DF | Berry van Aerle | PSV Eindhoven |
| 7 | MF | Gerald Vanenburg | PSV Eindhoven |
| 8 | MF | Arnold Mühren | Ajax |
| 9 | FW | John Bosman | Ajax |
| 10 | FW | Ruud Gullit (captain) | Milan |
| 11 | MF | John van 't Schip | Ajax |
| 12 | FW | Marco van Basten | Milan |
| 13 | MF | Erwin Koeman | KV Mechelen |
| 14 | FW | Wim Kieft | PSV Eindhoven |
| 15 | DF | Wim Koevermans | Fortuna Sittard |
| 16 | GK | Joop Hiele | Feyenoord |
| 17 | DF | Frank Rijkaard | Zaragoza |
| 18 | DF | Wilbert Suvrijn | Roda JC |
| 19 | MF | Hendrie Krüzen | Den Bosch |
| 20 | MF | Jan Wouters | Ajax |
Netherlands 1988 Home Jersey
SIZE 1/2 CHEST (CM) SHIRT LENGTH (CM) EU-S 50 70 EU-M 52 72 EU-L 54 74 EU-XL 56 76 EU-2XL 58 78 EU-3XL 60 80 EU-4XL 62 82 IN BETWEEN SIZES?
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