FEATURE: 12 goalkeeper jerseys from the ’90s that were absolutely outrageous

Colm Boohig

Remember these beautiful bad boys?

Goalkeeper jerseys are relatively basic-looking these days compared to the glory decade of ’90s football, where designers were seemingly on a mission to create the loudest and most colourful kits known to man.

They succeeded in that endeavor, because every time we went in goal growing up playing park football, we imagined being these shot-stoppers in these particular jerseys.

With that in mind, we’re listing off 12 ‘keeper kits from yesteryear that made our eyes scream and our hearts warm.

In no particular order…

Shay Given – Ireland – 1997

29 Oct 1997: Shay Given, the Ireland goalkeeper directs his defence during the World Cup Qualifier play off, first leg match against Belgium at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, Ireland. The match was drawn 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster /Allsport

David Seaman – England – 1996

26 Jun 1996: David Seaman of Engalnd prepares for another penalty kick during the European soccer championships semi final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium, London. Germany won the match after extra time in a penalty shoot out by 1(6) 1(5). Mandatory Credit: Simon Bruty/Allsport UK

Peter Schmeichel – Manchester United – 1996

2 Nov 1996: Peter Schmeichel of Manchester United (left) looks at Gianluca Vialli of Chelsea, on his knees, during the FA Carling Premier league match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester. Chelsea won the match 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/Allsport

Jorge Campos – Mexico

14 Jan 1996: Jorge Campos of Mexico runs down the field during a Gold Cup game against Guatemala in San Diego, California. Mexico won the game 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Jose Luis Chilavert – Paraguay – 1997

14 Jun 1997: Jose Luis Chilavert of Paraguay shouts to his defenders during the Copa America match against Ecuador in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Mandatory Credit: Mark Thompson /Allsport

Shaka Hislop – Newcastle – 1996

10 May 1996: Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop shows off the new away kit Mandatory Credit: Gary M. Prior/ALLSPORT

Kevin Pressman – Sheffield Wednesday – 1995

25 FEB 1995: GOALKEEPER KEVIN PRESSMAN OF SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY IN ACTION DURING A PREMIERSHIP MATCH AGAINST LIVERPOOL AT HILLSBOROUGH. LIVERPOOL WON THE GAME 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT

Mark Bosnich – Aston Villa – 1995

4 FEB 1995: GOALKEEPER MARK BOSNICH OF ASTON VILLA IN ACTION DURING A PREMIERSHIP MATCH AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED AT OLD TRAFFORD. UNITED WON THE GAME 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Gary Prior/ALLSPORT

David James – Liverpool – 1995

4 FEB 1995: GOALKEEPER DAVID JAMES OF LIVERPOOL IN ACTION AGAINST NOTTINGHAM FOREST DURING A PREMIERSHIP MATCH AT THE CITY GROUND. THE GAME ENDED IN A 1-1 DRAW. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT

Neville Southall – Everton – 1996

17 Aug 1996: Neville Southall of Everton makes a point during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton went on to win the match by 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/Allsport UK

Oliver Kahn – Bayern Munich – 1995

17 OCT 1995: OLIVER KAHN OF BAYERN MUNICH IN ACTION DURING THE SECOND ROUND OF THE UEFA CUP AGAINST RAITH WHERE BAYERN MUNICH WON 2,0 Mandatory Credit: Mike Cooper/ALLSPORT

Gianluigi Buffon – Parma (the stylish short-sleeve craze) – 1999

19 Dec 1999: Gianluigi Buffon of Parma in action during the Italian Serie A match against Roma played at the Stadio Tardini in Turin, Italy. Parma won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Claudio Villa /Allsport

They’re our 12 standouts, but what ’90s ‘keeper jerseys did you love that we missed out on here? If you have something you would like to share with us, send it to our WhatsApp number 087-4001102, editorial@JOE.ie or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter.

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