Avellaneda, ArgentinaEst. 1905“El Rojo”

Retro Independiente Shirts

Classic Rojo shirts, from the red first worn in 1908 to the Rey de Copas side that won seven Copa Libertadores titles. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Independiente Retro Football Shirt Independiente Retro Football 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
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Independiente

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Independiente

£47.00
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About the collection

Retro Independiente football shirts

Independiente kit timeline
  1. 1905Founded in Avellaneda on New Year’s Day
  2. 1908Red shirts worn for the first time
  3. 1964First Argentine club to win the Copa Libertadores
  4. 1972First of four Libertadores titles in a row, through to 1975
  5. 1973Wins the Intercontinental Cup in Rome
  6. 1984Seventh Libertadores and a second Intercontinental Cup

Independiente are El Rojo, and their all-red shirt is one of the great sights of Argentine football. Our retro Independiente shirts are inspired by the classic Independiente kits of the club’s golden years. Each one is handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Why red?

Independiente was founded on 1 January 1905 in Avellaneda, just south of Buenos Aires. The club first played in blue and white, but switched to red in 1908. Tradition credits president and goalkeeper Arístides Langone, a great admirer of Nottingham Forest, who had toured Argentina in 1905. Our Independiente Retro Football Shirt keeps that red simple and bold.

The King of Cups

In 1964 Independiente became the first Argentine club to win the Copa Libertadores. They went on to win it seven times in all, including four in a row from 1972 to 1975, a record no other club has matched. They also won the Intercontinental Cup in 1973 and 1984, beating Liverpool in Tokyo in the second. No wonder they are called El Rey de Copas.

More from Argentina

Find Independiente alongside Estudiantes and River Plate in our retro South American club shirts collection. Shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and you can add a name and number to make yours unique.

Independiente shirt FAQs

Why do Independiente wear red?+

The club switched from blue and white to red in 1908. Tradition says it was the idea of president Arístides Langone, an admirer of Nottingham Forest.

Why are Independiente called the King of Cups?+

They have won the Copa Libertadores seven times, more than any other club, including four in a row from 1972 to 1975.

Can I add a name and number to my Independiente 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 Independiente 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.