Drop 01 Highlights – 5 Jerseys You Can’t Miss
Our debut collection, Drop 1, brings together iconic moments, cult heroes, and timeless designs from football history. Each shirt has been carefully sourced, authenticated, and graded to meet Matchday Archive’s premium standard. Here’s a closer look at some of the highlights.
1. Nike Arsenal Away Wilshere 2013/14 L/S – S
Arsenal’s 2013/14 away strip brought back the bold yellow-and-blue combo that screams Highbury nostalgia. In long-sleeve form, it’s even rarer — especially tied to Jack Wilshere, a player whose career was as loved as it was unlucky. For collectors, long-sleeves from this era are far harder to track down, making this one a piece worth holding.
2. Adidas Real Madrid Home Beckham 2003/04 – L
Early-2000s Real Madrid were peak superstar football. This shirt isn’t just clean and timeless — it’s Beckham’s first full season in Spain, a time when the Bernabéu was a who’s-who of global icons. Whether you’re a Beckham fan, a Madridista, or just into the Galácticos aesthetic, this is a shirt that defined an era.
3. Nike PSG Away Ibrahimović 2014/15 – M
Few players have the aura of Zlatan Ibrahimović, and PSG’s 14/15 away kit matched his presence perfectly — deep navy, bold red stripe, no nonsense. This season saw him bag goals in all competitions and cement himself as a Ligue 1 icon. For cult hero collectors, Zlatan-era PSG shirts are becoming increasingly sought after.
4. Adidas Japan Home Nakata World Cup 2006 – XL (vs Brazil Matchday Print, BNWT)
Not just rare — BNWT rare. This exact shirt carries the matchday details from Japan’s group-stage clash with Brazil at the 2006 World Cup. Hidetoshi Nakata, already a national icon, bowed out of international football that tournament. For collectors, unworn match-detail shirts like this are almost never seen in the wild.
5. Adidas Bayern Munich Home Ribéry 2017/18 – S
Franck Ribéry was more than just a winger — he was the heartbeat of Bayern’s left flank for over a decade. The 17/18 home shirt, vivid red with clean white stripes, was one of his last seasons with the club, making it a modern classic with extra sentiment. A must-have for anyone building a Bayern or Bundesliga-focused collection.