Retro Netherlands Away Jersey 2004

🧩 Jersey Identification

• Team: Netherlands National Football Team (KNVB)

• Season: 2004 (UEFA Euro 2004)

• Type: Away Jersey

• Manufacturer: Nike

• Design Series: Total 90 Generation I (introduced in 2004)

• Primary Color: Iconic Dutch orange with white trim.

• Design Details:

  • White Nike swoosh on the right chest.

  • White KNVB lion crest on the left chest.

  • White piping outlining the front torso and sleeves for a dynamic look.

  • Total 90 logo inside the collar.

  • Nike’s new-generation Dri-FIT fabric for enhanced ventilation and lightweight comfort.

⚽ Historical Context

The Netherlands 2004 Home Kit debuted in the UEFA Euro 2004 qualifiers and was worn at the tournament in Portugal under manager Dick Advocaat.
It represented a modern and aerodynamic era of Nike football design, focusing on performance and speed, in line with the “Total 90” branding.

This was a transitional Dutch team, blending established stars from the 1998 era — like Edgar Davids and Clarence Seedorf — with a younger generation including Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, Robin van Persie, and Rafael van der Vaart.

🏆 Tournament Significance

• Competition: UEFA Euro 2004 (Portugal)

• Manager: Dick Advocaat

• Key Players: Arjen Robben, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wesley Sneijder, Clarence Seedorf, Edgar Davids, Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

• Performance:

  • Advanced from the group stage after defeating Latvia and drawing with Germany.

  • Beat Sweden on penalties in the quarter-finals.

  • Eliminated by Portugal (1–2) in the semi-finals.

This was also the tournament where Arjen Robben emerged as a global star, delivering electric performances on the left wing.

👕 Legacy

The Netherlands 2004 Away Jersey remains a fan favorite for its:

• Distinct “Total 90” panel design, symbolizing Nike’s first true 2000s-era performance aesthetic.

• Association with Euro 2004’s memorable matches and the beginning of the new Dutch football generation.

• Its clean and modern athletic silhouette, which influenced Nike’s designs for years to come.

Collectors appreciate it for representing the bridge between the 1998–2000 golden era and the 2010 World Cup finalist generation.