1998/99 Season Dutch Away Blue

During the 1998/99 season, this blue away kit shattered the long-standing perception of Dutch football's “orange dominance,” accompanying the Oranje through their cross-season journey: As the alternate away kit during the 1998 France World Cup, it accompanied the team through grueling group stage battles and dramatic knockout-round victories, witnessing Bergkamp's “goal of the century” and Kluivert's heroic header to save the day; In 1999 friendly matches, it featured in a 0-0 draw against opponents in Paris, becoming an emblem of away battles for defensive pillars like Stam and Van der Sar. Though not the primary kit throughout, its distinctive hue captured the attacking and defensive flair of that “most dazzling Dutch squad in 40 years.” The jersey reimagines away aesthetics in retro blue: its serene deep-sea blue base echoes the blue hue from the historic Dutch Prince's Orange flag—a tricolor of orange, white, and blue—honoring national heritage while breaking visual conventions. The iconic Adidas three-stripes on the shoulders feature a contrasting white design, echoing the home jersey while maintaining distinct identity. The Dutch Football Association crest embroidered on the left chest boasts a substantial, textured finish. Thick polyester fabric paired with a relaxed cut recreates the authentic, unadorned feel of 1990s matchwear, while the flocked numbering process delivers sharp, three-dimensional clarity, perfectly replicating the player-issue details of the era.
This jersey stands as a landmark of the Netherlands' away color evolution and an alternative testament to the golden generation of the “Uncrowned Kings.” Wearing it for collection allows you to revisit the artistic moment of Bergkamp's stop-and-go goal-scoring masterpiece, while also carrying forward the football faith that blends blue heritage with 90s retro trends across time and space.