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Celebrate the Team Dragon with our premium collection of official China football shirts. From the iconic red home jerseys featuring innovative dragon designs to striking away kits, every shirt in our range showcases authentic Chinese Football Association crests and cutting-edge Nike technology. Whether you're seeking the latest Dri-FIT performance wear or classic designs from memorable tournaments, we stock the China collection in all sizes.
Personalise your China shirt with legendary names like Wu Lei, Sun Jihai, and Zheng Zhi, or honour modern heroes representing the nation on the global stage. With fast worldwide delivery, competitive pricing, and 100% official merchandise guaranteed, wearing your Team Dragon pride has never been easier.
Stand out in the bold red and yellow colours that represent over a century of Chinese football heritage - shop our China shirts today and join millions of passionate fans backing the team.
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The traditional all-red China home shirt represents one of football's most recognisable colour schemes. Chinese kits have evolved significantly over the decades, transitioning from simple Adidas designs to Nike's modern interpretations that incorporate cultural symbolism through innovative design elements.
China's home kit traditionally features a primary red base - the colour of the Chinese flag and a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture. Recent Nike designs have pushed creative boundaries while honouring this heritage. The traditional colour scheme incorporates yellow accents representing the stars of the national flag, creating an instantly recognisable visual identity.
Modern China home shirts feature crew neck or V-neck collars with contrasting trim, often in yellow or volt colours. The sleeves frequently showcase the boldest design innovation, with Nike utilising their Vaporknit technology to create abstract nods to dragon imagery through gradient effects and textured patterns. These design choices build off the dragon's presence within the Chinese Football Association crest.
China's away shirts have historically inverted the home colour scheme, featuring white bases with red trim. However, recent seasons have seen more adventurous designs. The 2020-21 away kit featured white with dark blue and red offset flank striping, while the 2022-24 turquoise blue secondary kit marked the first time China departed from their traditional white away colour.
Nike's 2018 kit release created global excitement with volt-coloured sleeves designed to evoke a dragon breathing fire. The abstract design used Nike's pinnacle Vaporknit sleeve technology to create this effect, blending cultural heritage with modern performance innovation. Pete Hoppins, Nike Football Apparel Senior Design Director, explained: "Building off the dragon's presence within the crest, we utilized Nike's Vaporknit sleeves to create an abstract nod to a dragon breathing fire."
A 2022 black kit featuring detailed yellow dragon and cloud patterns generated enormous buzz among collectors. However, the design was ultimately rejected by the Chinese FA due to concerns about aesthetic similarities to tattoo-style art - tattoos have been historically associated with organized crime in China, and in 2021 the FA even banned national team players from getting tattoos. This rejected design has become one of the most sought-after "what could have been" kits in modern football.
Understanding China's kits means appreciating their technical evolution and manufacturing heritage.
For over three decades, Adidas produced China's national team kits. These designs featured classic Adidas styling with the iconic three stripes, trefoil logos, and traditional cuts. The Adidas era kits are now considered retro classics, particularly designs from the 2002 World Cup qualification campaign and the 2004 Asian Cup final appearance.
The Adidas designs typically used heavier cotton-poly blends common to early 2000s football shirts, with simpler graphic designs and embroidered crests. Colour schemes remained conservative - predominantly red home shirts with white away options.
China's switch to Nike in 2015 came suddenly, with Nike acquiring kit rights worth $16 million annually through 2026. The transition was so abrupt that Nike had to improvise designs just weeks before the 2015 Asian Cup, creating initial shirts based on the "less is more" mantra. These first Nike designs featured traditional red colours with white polo collars on the home kit, while away shirts had striking red vertical stripes and red armbands.
Critics initially noted the absence of dragon elements - the traditional Chinese totem - but Nike would address this in subsequent releases by incorporating dragon graphics on inside necklines and through abstract design patterns on the shirts themselves.
Current China shirts feature Nike's Dri-FIT Stadium technology, representing significant technical advancement over previous generations. Key specifications include:
Moisture-Wicking Fabric: Polyester blend that draws sweat away from the skin, keeping players and supporters dry and comfortable
Lightweight Construction: Significantly lighter than cotton-blend predecessors, allowing for better movement and comfort during the 90 minutes
Fast-Drying Properties: Can be washed and worn quickly, ideal for frequent use
Breathable Design: Strategic ventilation zones with laser-cut holes on shoulders and upper back areas
Performance Fit: Available in both authentic match versions (tighter, athletic cut) and replica versions (relaxed, everyday comfort)
V-Shaped Back Collar Opening: Increased air circulation feature on recent designs
Recent China shirts incorporate several distinctive design elements:
Dragon Graphics on Inside Collars: Most Nike designs feature dragon imagery from the national crest printed inside the neck, visible when collars are pulled
Tonal Contoured Graphics: Many designs feature subtle tonal patterns across the torso that create visual depth
Chinese Flag Placement: The five-starred red flag prominently displayed on the chest
CFA Badge Evolution: The Chinese Football Association unveiled a new crest design in late 2014, featuring a more modern interpretation of the dragon motif
Colour Blocking: Recent designs use bold colour blocking on sleeves and sides, creating dynamic visual effects
Championship Stars: Designs may feature stars representing major tournament victories
Nike has twice created elaborate dragon-themed designs that were ultimately rejected by the Chinese FA. The 2017 design briefly appeared on Nike's website before being pulled when the FA rejected it. The 2022 black kit with yellow dragons suffered the same fate due to tattoo-art aesthetic concerns. Both rejected designs have become collector's items and fan favourites despite never being officially worn.
Nike's first China kits were literally improvised within a week of the 2015 Asian Cup. The hasty deal to replace Adidas left Nike scrambling to produce kits, resulting in simplified designs that, while criticised for lacking dragon elements, showcased the "less is more" design philosophy.
China has pioneered the use of cooling vests in certain warmer climates during matches. These technological additions help players manage body temperature in challenging conditions, particularly during summer qualifiers in tropical regions.
When Wu Lei made his La Liga debut for Espanyol wearing a China-inspired kit in 2019, over 40 million people in China tuned in - demonstrating the massive domestic interest in Chinese players on the global stage and the cultural significance of the national team shirt.
During the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, China employed an all-blue third kit with white trim, used against Saudi Arabia. This rare design departed entirely from traditional colour schemes and remains a sought-after collector's item among vintage China shirt enthusiasts.
Make your Team Dragon shirt unique with our professional printing services celebrating both legends and current heroes:
Modern Icons - Wu Lei #7 is by far the most requested personalisation, honouring China's greatest current player and La Liga pioneer. Wu Lei became the first Chinese footballer to score in La Liga and represents a new generation of Chinese talent competing in Europe's elite leagues. His 2021 Chinese Footballer of the Year award and record-breaking domestic career make his name the top choice for supporters.
Premier League Pioneers - Sun Jihai #3 celebrates the trailblazer who became the first East Asian player to score in the Premier League with Manchester City. Sun's six seasons at City (2002-2008) made him a hero to Chinese football fans and an icon in English football's Asian fanbase. Zheng Zhi #10 honours the legendary captain who earned 108 caps and played for both Charlton Athletic and Celtic, widely regarded as one of China's greatest-ever players. Li Tie #8 commemorates the Everton midfielder who became one of the first Chinese players to find success in the Premier League.
The red shirt has been graced by exceptional talent who've represented China with distinction across generations.
Wu Lei stands as modern China's greatest footballing export. Born in 1991, he became the youngest player ever to appear in a Chinese professional league match at just 14 years old.
Sun Jihai remains a trailblazer and icon. The defender made history as the first East Asian player to score in the Premier League, finding the net for Manchester City against Birmingham in 2002. Over six seasons at City (2002-2008), Sun made 151 appearances and became a fan favourite with his reliable defending and occasional attacking contributions.
Official Nike Quality - Every shirt meets Nike's exacting specifications, featuring authentic Dri-FIT technology, genuine CFA crests, and performance fabrics designed for the demands of international football.
Fast UK Delivery - Get your China kit quickly with our reliable shipping options and real-time tracking.
Competitive Pricing - Premium Nike technology doesn't mean premium prices. We offer excellent value across our entire China collection.
Authentic Customisation - Professional-grade printing using official fonts, numbers, and Nike heat-transfer specifications.
China football shirts pair perfectly with our wider Asian football shirts collection. Many fans also browse shirts from neighbouring rivals like Japan and South Korea, creating comprehensive East Asian collections.
Whether you're Chinese by heritage, admire the Team Dragon's potential, or simply appreciate bold, culturally rich kit designs, our China shirt collection offers something special. Browse authentic Nike kits that connect you to one of Asia's most passionate footballing nations and one of the world's largest sporting markets.
From Wu Lei's pioneering European journey to Sun Jihai's trailblazing Premier League career, from the historic 2002 World Cup to future ambitions, the China shirt carries remarkable stories and unlimited potential.
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