The Germany 2005–07 Home Jersey represents a bold fusion of national identity and modern minimalism. Both the short-sleeve and long-sleeve variants feature a highly distinctive design crafted by Adidas, marked by the sweeping curved side panels in red, black, and yellow — a clear visual nod to the German flag, giving the shirt a sense of motion akin to a waving banner.
The clean white base creates a stark contrast, allowing the tricolor accents to stand out with sharp dynamism. The asymmetrical collar and minimalist neckline enhance the shirt’s sleek appearance, while the embroidered DFB crest, adorned with three stars, proudly reflects the nation's footballing heritage. The black sleeve cuffs on the long-sleeve version add weight and visual balance to the silhouette.
The three-stripe detail remains prominent but elegantly restrained, running along the shoulders and sleeves, contributing to the aerodynamic, athletic cut. Meanwhile, the Climacool technology, subtly branded near the hem, points to the era’s increasing focus on performance-driven apparel.
This kit became iconic not only for its visual flair but for the historic moments it accompanied — most notably, Germany’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Argentina in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final.
Germany 2005-07 Home Jersey
Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
FIFA World Cup squad
No. Player Club 1 Jens Lehmann Arsenal 2 Marcell Jansen Borussia Mönchengladbach 3 Arne Friedrich Hertha BSC 4 Robert Huth Chelsea 5 Sebastian Kehl Borussia Dortmund 6 Jens Nowotny Bayer Leverkusen 7 Bastian Schweinsteiger Bayern Munich 8 Torsten Frings Werder Bremen 9 Mike Hanke VfL Wolfsburg 10 Oliver Neuville Borussia Mönchengladbach 11 Miroslav Klose Werder Bremen 12 Oliver Kahn Bayern Munich 13 Michael Ballack (c) Bayern Munich[6] 14 Gerald Asamoah Schalke 04 15 Thomas Hitzlsperger VfB Stuttgart 16 Philipp Lahm Bayern Munich 17 Per Mertesacker Hannover 96 18 Tim Borowski Werder Bremen 19 Bernd Schneider Bayer Leverkusen 20 Lukas Podolski 1. FC Köln[7] 21 Christoph Metzelder Borussia Dortmund 22 David Odonkor Borussia Dortmund 23 Timo Hildebrand VfB Stuttgart
