Arsenal has a rich history, not only in results but also in iconic football kits. From classic red and white to bold retro designs. Some of these Arsenal kits have become legendary. Below you'll find the top five according to fans. The top 5 is based on votes on Footballkitarchive.com.
Arsenal 2005–2006 Home Shirt
Perhaps the most emotionally charged shirt in the club's history. This fully maroon shirt was worn during Arsenal's last season at the legendary Highbury. This football shirt has since become an absolute classic among supporters. Its deep color offered a nostalgic reference to the very first Arsenal shirts and symbolized the end of an era.
Legendary players who wore this shirt include Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, and Robin van Persie.
2. Arsenal 2003–2004 Home Shirt
The Arsenal shirt from the legendary 'Invincibles' season (undefeated champions in the Premier League) is one of Arsenal's most iconic football shirts. This classic football shirt with a round neck and perfect red-white balance symbolizes perhaps the most successful period in the club's history. Arsenal won the Premier League undefeated that season, making them the only club to have achieved this feat.
Legendary players who wore this shirt include Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and Dennis Bergkamp.
3. Arsenal 22–23 Away Shirt
A relatively new shirt that became immensely popular among fans, partly due to its stylish combination of colors and modern look. Although not a true classic, this football shirt scores very high among fans. This is probably not due to the team's performance, but to the shirt's design.
This Arsenal shirt has been worn by Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus, among others.
4. Arsenal 1999–00 Home Shirt
This football shirt is a true classic from the transitional period between two iconic sponsors (from JVC to Dreamcast Sega). This shirt combines traditional red-white harmony with subtle accents and evokes nostalgia for every Arsenal fan who remembers the late 90s and early 2000s.
This classic football shirt has been worn by Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, and Nwankwo Kanu, among others.
5. Arsenal 2001–02 Home Shirt
This football shirt also holds an important place in Arsenal's history: worn during a season in which the Premier League and FA Cup were won. The football shirt features a mix of red, white, and black accents. This was the last season in which the classic Arsenal logo was worn on the shirt. In addition, this season was also the last in which Dreamcast featured as a shirt sponsor.
Iconic players who wore this shirt include Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Honorable Mention
Besides these five, there are other Arsenal shirts that frequently appear in discussions and lists, such as the 1991–93 "Bruised Banana" away shirt. This football shirt has now gained cult status among Arsenal fans. The shirt resembles a banana with dark spots.
This shirt was worn by Arsenal legends Ian Wright, Tony Adams, and Ray Parlour.
The third kit of the current 2025-2026 season is also highly appreciated by fans. This shirt is based on the popular third kit worn between 2007 and 2009. The color combination of white, red, and gold is considered beautiful.
This shirt has been worn by Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, and Jurriën Timber.
We see that the most popular shirts come from the late 90s and early 2000s. They have become iconic shirts partly due to their design, but certainly also due to the legendary players who wore them.
What is your favorite Arsenal shirt and which shirts do you think should be in the top 5?
