Kit Detail & Heritage – A Look Back at Malta’s Iconic Jerseys
Malta’s kits are defined by bold red home shirts and crisp white away designs, often framed by national symbolism and cultural detail. Recent kits incorporate the Maltese cross (also known as the eight-pointed cross), national anthem references, and text from “Lil din l-art helwa”. Supplier changes and participation in UEFA’s Kit Assistance Scheme have led to higher quality fabrics and more meaningful designs.
Famous Malta Kits & Memorable Eras
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Early Home Shirts (1957 onwards) – Simpler red shirts worn when Malta played its first official international match against Austria, with basic collars and strong national identity.
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Givova Era (2009-2022) – A period of many away and home designs under Givova, often maintaining the classic red/white pairings with modest design elaborations.
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2022 Kit Refresh by Erreà – After joining the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme, Malta unveiled a new Erreà set: the home kit is predominantly red with white side bands and features the Maltese Cross texture; the away kit reverses this colour motif.
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125th-Anniversary Edition (2025) – Limited-edition shirts designed to celebrate Malta FA’s milestone, inspired by the 1957 shirt: red base, polo collar with white detail, and the Maltese Cross over the heart; each piece is individually numbered.
Legends & Current Stars Who’ve Worn the Malta Shirt
Malta may be a small nation, but its football heritage includes players who have made a big impact:
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Michael Mifsud – Malta’s record cap holder and leading goalscorer; a figure of consistency and pride.
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Other loyal servants and recent standouts have helped the team punch above its weight in qualifiers and international competition.
Who Makes the Malta Kit?
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Erreà — Since 2022, Malta’s national team kits have been supplied by Erreà under the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme. This includes the 2022 home & away set and the 2024-26 kits.
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Givova — Previous supplier from about 2009 to 2022.
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Earlier brands include Diadora, Erreà (in earlier years), Kronos, Lotto, Umbro, Adidas — each contributing to the evolution of kit designs.
Malta Kit Evolution: Tradition, Colour & Innovation
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Colour & Symbols — Red as home, white as away, with the Maltese cross increasingly used as motif and emblem. The national anthem’s phrase “Lil din l-art ?elwa” appears in inner collar details.
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Design Refinements — Shift from basic fabric and collar styles toward modern slim fits, sublimated patterns (tone-on-tone crosses), side panels, and enhanced detailing.
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Anniversary & Retro Releases — The 125th Anniversary shirt draws directly from heritage: collar styles, classic motifs, and limited edition runs that pay homage to early kits while using modern materials.
Add your name and number to many of the adult or junior Malta kits. Whether you’re honouring Michael Mifsud, celebrating an anniversary, or creating your own identity, personalisation lets you bring the shirt to life.
Malta Kits for Every Fan
We stock Malta shirts & gear across all sizes & styles so every supporter can show their pride:
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Adult men’s & women’s fits
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Juniors & youth kits
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Mini kits for toddlers & babies
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Full range: home & away shirts, retro/commemorative editions, training tops, jackets, accessories
Perfect for match-day, gifting, collecting, or everyday wear.