The 5 best Ajax jerseys of all time A journey into the aesthetics of the iconic Dutch club on its 122nd anniversary
122 years of great talent. 122 years of trophies, successes and historic achievements. 122 years of unique jerseys, of iconic aesthetics that have shaped part of football design history. What has not been said about Ajax in its long history of triumphs and great champions? The appeal and tradition of the Dutch are unparalleled, and this is further enhanced by the jerseys they have worn throughout history. Not only the classic white uniform with the big red vertical band, introduced back in 1911 when the Lancers arrived in the Eredivisie and had to change their uniform (originally black and red) due to the presence of Sparta Rotterdam: the team from Amsterdam has worn all colours and patterns. With stripes, the three X's of the capital city, geometric or camouflage patterns, or the latest Bob Marley shirt, Ajax have given us some sensational gems in their history, which we have decided to sum up on the day of their 122nd anniversary.
Umbro - Home 1995/96
It was December 2020 when jersey enthusiast Jack Henderson - who has access to exclusive catalogues - started showing the first possible mock-ups of the Ajax jersey dedicated to Bob Marley, following in the footsteps of the one already launched in 2019 by Irish team Bohemian F.C. (later forced to modify it due to copyright issues). Eight months later, adidas and the Lancers have officially launched the third shirt of the 2021-22 season and, as expected, the inspiration is the Jamaican singer. The tribute to a music icon doesn't stop at the colours but goes deep, all the way back to 1977, the year Bob Marley wrote, produced and recorded "Three Little Birds", the unofficial anthem of the Dutch club, which was also sung by Ky-Mani Marley, son of the great Bob. An already iconic shirt, one of the best-selling in 2021.
