Belgium football shirt 1990 O’Neills

When Belgium entered the late 1980s, the country was among Europe's strongest football nations. The generation with Enzo Scifo, Jan Ceulemans, Eric Gerets and Michel Preud'homme had already impressed at the 1986 World Cup, and expectations were high for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. This classic long-sleeved national team jersey dates from precisely that period.

Facts

Country: Belgium
Period: 1990
Brand: O’Neills
Size: Medium
Sleeves: Long-sleeved
Condition: Very good condition.

FOOTBALL MEMORIES

During these years, Belgium was known for a disciplined and technically strong national team. Enzo Scifo controlled the game from midfield, while Jan Ceulemans remained one of the team's key figures. At the 1990 World Cup, the Belgians advanced from the group stage and delivered one of the tournament's most dramatic round of 16 matches against the later world champions from England, where David Platt only decided the match in extra time.

The design is one of the most distinctive Belgian designs ever. The deep red base color is combined with black and yellow shoulder stripes and a discreet toned pattern in the fabric, giving the jersey an exclusive look. Together with the classic V-neck and the O’Neills logo, it's a jersey that exudes the football of the late 80s.

Long-sleeved national team jerseys from this period were produced in far smaller numbers than the short-sleeved models. Therefore, they are today among the most sought-after editions for collectors of vintage national team jerseys.