Historic national team · UEFA1950–1990

Retro West Germany Shirts & Clothing

Classic West Germany shirts from the 1972 Munich Olympics, plus Retrotext T-shirts marking the World Cup finals of 1966, 1974, 1982, 1986 and 1990. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Kids West Germany 12th Man - White/Black Ringer (Your Name) Kids West Germany 12th Man - White/Black Ringer (Your Name)
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

West Germany Retro Kits

10 products
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The West Germany kit story

West Germany kit timeline
  1. 1950First match as West Germany, against Switzerland
  2. 1954World champions, beating Hungary 3–2 in Bern
  3. 1966World Cup final at Wembley, lost to England after extra time
  4. 1972European champions, beating the Soviet Union 3–0
  5. 1974World champions on home soil, beating the Netherlands 2–1
  6. 1990World champions in Rome, months before reunification

West Germany represented the Federal Republic of Germany from 1950 until German reunification in 1990. Our retro West Germany shirts and classic West Germany kits celebrate one of the most successful teams in football history, made from 100% cotton.

White and black

West Germany played their first match in 1950, against Switzerland, soon after the German FA was readmitted to FIFA. The team wore white shirts and black shorts, colours taken from the old flag of Prussia. Four years later, in the 1954 World Cup final in Bern, they beat a Hungary side that had been unbeaten for 32 matches. It became known as the Miracle of Bern.

Wembley, Munich and Rome

West Germany lost the 1966 World Cup final to England at Wembley after extra time, remembered by the 1966 World Cup Final England v West Germany Retrotext T-Shirt. They won the 1972 European Championship, and in 1974 beat the Netherlands 2–1 in Munich to win the World Cup at home, marked by the 1974 World Cup Final West Germany v Netherlands Retrotext T-shirt. In 1990 Andreas Brehme’s penalty beat Argentina in Rome, as celebrated by the 1990 World Cup Final West Germany v Argentina Retrotext T-Shirt.

Munich 1972

The West Germany 1972 Olympics shirt looks back to the year Munich hosted the Olympic Games. Explore more retro international shirts, and find smaller sizes in our kids’ range.

West Germany shirt FAQs

Why did West Germany play in white and black?+

The white shirts and black shorts come from the colours of the old flag of Prussia, and remain Germany’s home colours today.

When did West Germany stop playing?+

West Germany’s last major title came at the 1990 World Cup. Germany was reunified in October 1990, and the team has represented a united Germany since.

Can I add a name and number to my West Germany shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the West Germany shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.