The Story of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Kits
Founded in 1906, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC are Israel’s oldest and most decorated club. Their yellow and blue colours have become a national symbol of sporting excellence, representing optimism, energy, and the Mediterranean identity of Tel Aviv.
The palette was chosen in the early 20th century to reflect the club’s connection to the wider Maccabi sports organisation, whose blue-and-gold flag symbolised Jewish unity and renewal. Over a century later, those colours remain at the heart of the club’s identity.
Kit Evolution and Brand Heritage
Early Maccabi shirts were simple blue cotton designs with minimal detailing. By the 1950s, the club standardised the combination of yellow shirts with blue trim, creating one of the most consistent looks in world football.
Over the years, major brands such as Adidas, Puma, Umbro, and Fila have each supplied Maccabi kits, balancing European styling with Middle Eastern vibrancy. The late 1990s and early 2000s saw dynamic diagonal patterns and bold sponsor graphics, while recent Adidas and Fila designs have revived minimalist heritage looks with modern materials.
Away kits traditionally invert the colours — blue shirts with yellow accents — though white and black alternatives occasionally appear for continental competitions.
Famous Maccabi Tel Aviv Shirts
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1968/69 Home Shirt – worn as Maccabi lifted their first Asian Club Championship.
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1995/96 Home Shirt – remembered for the domestic double under coach Dror Kashtan.
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2014/15 Home Shirt – worn during a treble-winning season of league, cup, and Toto Cup success.
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2020/21 Home Shirt – featured in the club’s Europa League campaign, symbolising their modern resurgence.
Little-Known Facts About Maccabi Tel Aviv Kits
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Symbolic colours: Yellow represents energy and optimism; blue symbolises tradition and loyalty — together, they mirror the Mediterranean sea and sun.
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Historic emblem: The Star-of-David crest has remained a constant since the 1920s, a rare example of enduring design continuity.
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Pioneers in Asia: Maccabi were the first Israeli side to wear numbered shirts in Asian continental competition.
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Sponsor minimalism: Many kits in the 1990s featured Hebrew-only sponsors, giving them a unique local aesthetic loved by collectors.
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European evolution: Since joining UEFA competitions, the club’s kits often include subtle European design cues — slimmer fits and lighter fabrics.
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Cultural crossover: The yellow-and-blue combination is now synonymous with Tel Aviv itself, appearing in local sports and civic branding.
Retro appeal: 1980s and early-90s Fila and Umbro shirts are among the most sought-after vintage designs in Israeli football.
Our Range and Personalisation Options
At UK Soccer Shop, you’ll find the complete Maccabi Tel Aviv collection — official home, away, and third shirts, retro reissues, and training wear. Every jersey is 100% authentic, featuring the official crest, manufacturer logo, and sponsor detailing.
Personalisation is available on most designs, letting you add your name or that of club icons such as Eran Zahavi, Avi Nimni, or Itzhak Shum.
Why Maccabi Tel Aviv Shirts Stand Out
Bright, confident, and unmistakable, Maccabi’s yellow-and-blue shirts capture the spirit of Tel Aviv — vibrant, modern, and full of pride. Whether you’re celebrating historic Asian titles or modern European campaigns, a Maccabi Tel Aviv shirt represents more than success — it’s a symbol of heritage, resilience, and identity that shines as brightly as the city itself.