1982 West Germany Long Sleeve Retro Shirt (Matthaus 18)

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This Germany retro shirt is a fan version: same look as the international football kit, softer fabric, looser fit, easier care. It is not an authentic player shirt. Free returns within 30 days and free shipping on orders over $57. Made for supporters who follow Lothar Matthaus week in, week out.

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Germany Retro Shirt 1982

Some shirts are for photographs. This one is for actually wearing — long sessions, long days, and everything in between.

One of us owns this in two sizes — one for matchdays, one that has given up pretending and lives on the sofa.

Why supporters pick this one
  • Relaxed supporter fit with room through the chest and shoulders
  • Fan-version replica — same look as the international football kit, cut for everyday wear
  • Drops at the back hem to stay put when seated
  • Stretch knit moves in both directions without losing shape
  • Layers cleanly under a jacket without bunching
SpecificationProduct detail
Team & schoolGermany (1982)
Kit categoryRetro
Version / fitVintage / a roomier heritage cut true to the original era
FabricationHeavyweight heritage mesh polyester
EmbellishmentsEmbroidered retro patch & twill lettering
Fit & sizingAdult S, M, L, XL, 2XL (true to US/EU standard)
Care standardHand wash recommended or cold wash, hang dry
Before you choose a size

Compared with the authentic version, this has roughly two inches more in the body and a softer shoulder. It is the one supporters actually wear rather than the one they frame.

Sweat moves through the knit instead of sitting on it, which is the difference between comfortable and clammy after an hour in the sun.

Name & number detail

The back carries {players} official-style name and number, heat-applied with flexible film that stays soft and resists splitting.

Design accents: Relaxed regular fit

How it fits and feels

It runs true to size with a little extra room. If you are between sizes and want a closer fit, size down; if you want it over a hoodie, stay put.

Colour is dyed through rather than printed on top, so the Germany tones stay saturated instead of fading toward grey.

The crest edge is sealed, which is what stops it lifting at the corners after repeated washing.

Where you will wear it

Lighting is unforgiving on colour, so the Germany shade is matched deliberately rather than approximated.

Care and washing

A short spin cycle is enough. The fabric holds very little water, so it dries quickly without aggressive spinning.

Shipping, sizing and returns

Free shipping on orders over $57 · Flat $7 shipping below $57 · Dispatched in 7-15 business days · 30-day free returns. Prices and the free-shipping threshold are converted to your local currency at checkout.

True to size with a relaxed fit. If you are between two sizes, go down for a closer fit or up if you plan to layer. Full measurements are on our size guide page.

Common questions
Is this an authentic jersey or a supporter replica?

It is the fan cut, built for wearing rather than playing. Embroidered retro patch & twill lettering instead of sewn-on twill, Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL (true to US/EU standard), and a relaxed block that works over a t-shirt.

Does the price include taxes or duties?

Product price excludes local import duties, which vary by destination and are handled by the carrier.

What is your shipping and returns policy?

$57 and above ships free ($7 otherwise), dispatched in 7–15 working days with 30-day free returns.

From our team to yours

Before anything leaves, a real person looks at it. If a crest sits crooked or a seam looks wrong, it does not ship — it gets swapped out first.

Looking for other teams? Explore our full International Football Jerseys collection.

Complete the kit: browse all Germany gear.

Order today and we will dispatch within 7-15 business days with tracking on the way.

Last updated: September 2026

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