France 1990–92 Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
Shirt Overview
- Team: France
- Season: 1990–1992
- Type: Home
- Manufacturer: adidas
- Main Colours: Royal blue base, white/red/blue chevron shoulders
- Badge: Embroidered FFF cockerel in gold/blue
- Template: adidas Equipment line
- Notable Use: Euro 1992 qualifying campaign
Key Authentication Features
- Iconic Chevron Shoulders: Five red downward-pointing stripes on each shoulder, with white shoulder inserts
- Badge: Fully embroidered F.F.F. crest with gold cockerel above a blue box
- Manufacturer Logo: Classic white adidas trefoil printed directly onto the shirt
- Neck Label: Vintage adidas size tag (made in France or EU countries)
- Collar: Thick ribbed blue v-neck with pale blue insert beneath
- Material: Shiny polyester typical of early ’90s adidas kits
- Back: Clean with no number as sold retail
Player Info
Full France Squad (1990–92 period)
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Joël Bats | Goalkeeper |
| Bruno Martini | Goalkeeper |
| Manuel Amoros | Defender |
| Basile Boli | Defender |
| Laurent Blanc | Defender |
| Franck Sauzée | Defender |
| Jean-Philippe Durand | Midfielder |
| Didier Deschamps | Midfielder |
| Jean-Pierre Papin | Forward |
| Eric Cantona | Forward |
| Gérald Passi | Midfielder |
| Christian Perez | Midfielder |
| Bernard Pardo | Midfielder |
| Luis Fernandez | Midfielder |
| Franck Silvestre | Defender |
| Eric Di Meco | Defender |
| Reynald Pedros | Midfielder |
| Pascal Vahirua | Midfielder |
| Daniel Xuereb | Forward |
Manager: Michel Platini
Season Summary
This shirt was worn during France’s transition into the early ’90s, as they successfully qualified for Euro 1992 under Michel Platini. Although the tournament itself ended in disappointment, the kit remains a fan favourite thanks to its striking chevron design and vintage adidas styling. Jean-Pierre Papin starred in this era, winning the Ballon d’Or in 1991.
Final Notes
When authenticating, always verify the embroidery quality of the cockerel badge, check the shape and thickness of the red chevrons, and inspect the adidas label and neck construction. This design is widely faked, so confirming stitch detail and label type is crucial.
This Shirtchecker.com post helps you compare with original examples to spot any differences.
