Historic national team1952–1990

Retro East Germany (DDR) Shirts

Classic East Germany shirts, from the DDR’s only World Cup in 1974, when they beat West Germany in Hamburg, to the 1980s. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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East Germany Croy 1974 World Cup Retro Goalkeeper Shirt East Germany Croy 1974 World Cup Retro Goalkeeper Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

East Germany (DDR)

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East Germany (DDR) 1970 Kids Retro Football Shirt_0 1970

East Germany (DDR) 1970 Kids

£35.00
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£35.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro East Germany (DDR) football shirts

East Germany (DDR) kit timeline
  1. 1952First international, against Poland in Warsaw
  2. 1974Beat West Germany 1–0 in Hamburg at their only World Cup
  3. 1976Olympic gold in Montreal
  4. 1990Final match, a 2–0 win over Belgium in Brussels

East Germany played international football for less than four decades, but the DDR’s shirts still fascinate collectors. Our retro East Germany shirts recreate classic East Germany kits from the 1970s and 1980s, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos. Each is handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.

A national team from 1952 to 1990

The German Democratic Republic played its first international against Poland in Warsaw in 1952. Its last came in September 1990, a 2–0 win over Belgium in Brussels, shortly before German reunification. The team won Olympic gold in Montreal in 1976.

Hamburg, 1974

East Germany’s only World Cup was in West Germany in 1974. Drawn against their neighbours, they won 1–0 in Hamburg through Jürgen Sparwasser and topped the group. Our East Germany 1974 World Cup Retro Football Shirt, the away version and the East Germany Croy 1974 World Cup Retro Goalkeeper Shirt all come from that tournament.

For every DDR fan

You’ll also find the East Germany 1980s shirt and kids’ versions of the 1970 and 1974 designs. Explore every nation in our retro international shirts collection, or see our West Germany range.

East Germany (DDR) shirt FAQs

When did East Germany play at the World Cup?+

East Germany’s only World Cup was in 1974 in West Germany. They beat West Germany 1–0 in Hamburg to top their group.

When did the East Germany national team stop playing?+

East Germany played its last international in September 1990, beating Belgium 2–0 in Brussels, shortly before German reunification.

Can I add a name and number to my East Germany shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the East Germany shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.