One of the main reasons I love J.League shirts, and specifically 90’s ones, is how unique they are. And this one is no exception. From the loud and vibrant colours, to yellow lightning bolts across the shirt to represent the phoenix, to just the fact they have the team name written in the middle of the shirt, with no sponsor. This one is without doubt my favourite shirt in my collection.

I really like the colours and design on this one. I don’t think I’ve seen a shirt quite like it before or since 1996. The intricate patterns, low neck collar and amazing badge just win it for me.

This was a shirt I was after for sometime, but due to its price, it has always been one I had to wait for. This shirt is the perfect example of something relatively simple and basic in principle, but the devil is in the detail. The addition of flames on the sleeves of the shirt and pattern of flames embroidered into the fabric itself, is just simply lovely and one of the reasons it is one of Japan’s most famous national team shirts. The shade of blue and thin strip of red on the collar just encapsulates this into a beautifully designed shirt.

It’s not too often you see teams rocking pink, unless you’re Palermo. However, Cerezo Osaka have also been doing it since their foundation. I really think the borders on this shirt is what makes it special. The white against the pink and dark navy just really enhances the design, which is exemplified by the big infamous Nippon Ham sponsor which also has a white border. Another example of a shirt which is simplistic in design, but can be upgraded with just that little bit of smart detailing.

I think this is one of only shirts outside of Asia in my collection that I absolutely adore. Perhaps I wouldn’t think it as much if it wasn't for the long sleeves, but I just love how smart this is. The shirt features a subtle pattern of the team badge in the material itself, black, white and red colour palette and the arrows down along the sleeves really add definition to this shirt.

Colourful, vibrant and unique. There is a reason I love J.League shirts and that is because there are simply none quite like them. These shirts are personal and are made to be catered to the club, city and prefecture they originate from. Whilst the following isn’t necessarily true in modern day football, 90’s Japanese shirts will always have a special place in my heart, which is exactly why I’m trying to get at least one shirt from all 58 J.League clubs.