The Soviet Union 1982 Home Retro Football Shirt recalls the USSR’s return to the World Cup stage in Spain. Led by Konstantin Beskov, the Soviet side progressed from a difficult opening group featuring Brazil, Scotland and New Zealand before defeating Belgium in the second group stage. A goalless draw with Poland in their final match ultimately left the Soviet Union narrowly short of a place in the semi-finals.
The squad featured some of the defining names of Soviet football during the era, including 1975 Ballon d’Or winner Oleg Blokhin, captain Aleksandr Chivadze and Vladimir Bessonov, alongside legendary goalkeeper Rinat Dasayev. Blokhin scored during the 3–0 victory over New Zealand, while Chivadze found the net against Scotland and led the side throughout their five-match World Cup campaign.
The shirt is instantly recognisable for its bold Soviet red base and contrasting white detailing, creating the simple but powerful visual identity associated with the USSR national team. The prominent CCCP identity gives the design its unmistakable early-1980s character, while the sponsor-free front and restrained two-colour appearance reflect an era before modern international shirts became dominated by elaborate graphics and commercial styling.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Soviet Union 1982 Home 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 11 (Oleg Blokhin) Forward Best Printing Choice. The 1975 Ballon d’Or winner was the Soviet Union’s most internationally recognisable attacking star and scored against New Zealand at Spain ’82. 3 (Aleksandr Chivadze) Defender Captain of the Soviet Union throughout the 1982 World Cup and a goalscorer in the crucial 2–2 draw with Scotland. 7 (Ramaz Shengelia) Forward One of the Soviet Union’s leading attacking players in 1982 and a goalscorer against Scotland at the World Cup. 10 (Khoren Oganesian) Midfielder Scored the winning goal against Belgium in the second group stage, keeping Soviet semi-final hopes alive. 8 (Vladimir Bessonov) Midfielder / Defender A key member of the Soviet side and one of the most recognisable Dynamo Kyiv players of his generation. Best Printing Choice: 11 (Oleg Blokhin)
Second Choice: 3 (Aleksandr Chivadze)
Important: These are 1982 FIFA World Cup tournament numbers, rather than modern permanent season-long squad numbers.
We recommend No. 11 (Oleg Blokhin) as the standout printing choice for the Soviet Union 1982 Home Retro Football Shirt. The 1975 Ballon d’Or winner was one of the greatest players in Soviet football history and remained a leading attacking figure at Spain ’82, appearing in all five of the Soviet Union’s matches and scoring in the 3–0 victory over New Zealand. Combining genuine tournament involvement with exceptional historical status and international recognition, No. 11 is our strongest overall choice for this shirt.
Our second recommendation is No. 3 (Aleksandr Chivadze). Chivadze captained the Soviet Union throughout the 1982 World Cup and scored in the important 2–2 draw against Scotland. For collectors looking for a number with an especially direct connection to the Soviet team at Spain ’82, No. 3 is an excellent alternative.
