The Hamburger SV 1986–87 Away Retro Football Shirt recalls the final season of Ernst Happel’s celebrated spell in Hamburg. HSV finished runners-up in the Bundesliga and ended the campaign by lifting the DFB-Pokal, defeating Stuttgarter Kickers 3–1 in the final in Berlin. Dietmar Beiersdorfer cancelled out an early deficit before club legend Manfred Kaltz struck late to put HSV ahead on the way to their third German Cup triumph.
Thomas von Heesen finished as HSV’s leading scorer with 16 goals in all competitions, while Manfred Kastl and Mirosław Okoński were also prominent attacking figures. Kaltz remained one of the defining personalities of the side and provided one of the campaign’s most memorable moments with his decisive late goal in the cup final, allowing Happel to conclude his highly successful HSV tenure with another major trophy.
The shirt is instantly recognisable for its alternating royal-blue and dark-navy horizontal hoops, a striking departure from HSV’s traditional white home colours. A crisp white V-neck and contrasting white shoulder stripes stand out against the two-tone blue body, while the classic HSV diamond crest sits alongside the compact BP shield sponsor on the chest. The combination of bold horizontal striping, simple white detailing and the distinctive shield-shaped sponsorship gives the shirt an unmistakable mid-1980s appearance.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Hamburger SV 1986-87 Away Jersey
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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?
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TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Touch up with cool iron
- Machine wash warm
- Wash and iron inside out
- Remove immediately
- LINE DRY
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Position Recommendation 2 (Manfred Kaltz) Right-Back Best Printing Choice. HSV legend and scorer of the decisive 2–1 goal in the 1987 DFB-Pokal Final. An outstanding choice for this era of the club. 8 (Thomas von Heesen) Midfielder HSV’s leading scorer in 1986–87 with 16 goals in all competitions, including 12 in the Bundesliga. 10 (Mirosław Okoński) Attacking Midfielder / Forward One of HSV’s most technically gifted attacking players of the era and a highly recognisable figure in the 1986–87 side. 9 (Manfred Kastl) Forward Scored 12 goals in all competitions, including 10 in the Bundesliga, making him one of HSV’s leading attacking players that season. 4 (Ditmar Jakobs) Defender An established member of HSV’s defence and one of the important figures from the club’s successful 1980s period. Best Printing Choice: 2 (Manfred Kaltz)
Second Choice: 8 (Thomas von Heesen)
Important: These should be treated as representative/common match numbers rather than permanent modern-style squad numbers. For a historically styled reproduction, we recommend printing the number only, without a player name.
We recommend No. 2 (Manfred Kaltz) as the standout printing choice for the Hamburger SV 1986–87 Away Retro Football Shirt. One of the defining players in HSV history, Kaltz remained an influential figure during the 1986–87 campaign and delivered one of the season’s decisive moments in the DFB-Pokal Final, scoring late in the 3–1 victory over Stuttgarter Kickers. Combining exceptional club status with a direct connection to HSV’s cup-winning season, No. 2 is our strongest overall choice.
Our second recommendation is No. 8 (Thomas von Heesen). He finished the 1986–87 campaign as HSV’s leading scorer with 16 goals in all competitions, including 12 in the Bundesliga. For collectors who prioritise performance in this specific season, von Heesen offers an especially strong alternative.
