Netherlands Away Jersey EURO 2024

🦁 Netherlands Away Shirt 2022–2023

• Manufacturer: Nike

• Years Worn: 2022–2023

• Type: Away Kit (FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers)

• Design:

  • Iconic vivid orange base, representing the Dutch royal color (Oranje).

  • Subtle textured pattern on the fabric inspired by the mane of a lion, symbolizing strength and unity — a reference to the lion in the KNVB crest.

  • Dark navy trim on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and side panels.

  • New KNVB crest design, introduced in 2022, featuring a simplified light blue shield with a darker blue lion.

  • Nike swoosh in matching navy on the right chest.

⚽ Historical Context:

• Debuted in September 2022 and worn during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar (2022).

• The Netherlands, managed by Louis van Gaal, reached the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Argentina in a dramatic penalty shootout.

• Key players wearing this kit included Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, and Cody Gakpo, who scored three goals in the tournament.

🧩 Legacy:

• The shirt stands out for its satin-like golden-orange finish, giving it a royal sheen under light — a deliberate tribute to the Dutch Royal Family (House of Orange-Nassau).

• It represents a modern evolution of the Netherlands’ legendary orange kits, balancing innovation and heritage.

• This design was replaced by a darker, more traditional orange home kit ahead of Euro 2024.