The Story of Lazio’s Kits
Founded in 1900, Società Sportiva Lazio are one of Italy’s oldest and most iconic clubs. Their sky-blue shirts, paired with white shorts, were inspired by the Greek flag — a nod to the club’s roots in athletics and classical ideals. The colour choice set them apart from the city’s rivals, AS Roma, whose deep red and gold tones contrasted with Lazio’s cool, refined palette.
Over more than a century, the sky-blue shirt has become a symbol of grace, pride, and resilience. Known as I Biancocelesti (“The White and Sky Blues”), Lazio have kept their classic look remarkably consistent, making their kits among the most elegant in world football.
Kit Evolution and Brand Heritage
Lazio’s early kits were simple light-blue shirts with white collars, produced by local suppliers. As football modernised, international manufacturers helped shape their image — Umbro, Macron, and Puma among them.
The long-term partnership with Macron in the 2010s ushered in an era of refined design. Subtle tailoring, embossed eagle motifs, and clean typography gave Lazio’s kits a distinctive modern identity rooted in tradition.
Away and third kits have offered more creative freedom: navy, black, white, gold, and even aquamarine have all been used — yet always with small visual cues linking back to the club’s signature sky blue.
Famous Lazio Shirts
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1999/2000 Home Shirt – worn as Lazio won Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and UEFA Super Cup under Sven-Göran Eriksson — one of their greatest-ever seasons.
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1989/90 Home Shirt – the first modern iteration of Lazio’s sky-blue kit with diagonal white trim, a true cult classic among collectors.
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2012/13 Eagle Shirt – featuring the giant stylised eagle graphic across the chest, one of the boldest designs in Italian football history.
2022/23 Home Shirt – celebrating 50 years since the club’s first Scudetto, blending modern fabrics with vintage simplicity.
Little-Known Facts About Lazio Kits
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Greek inspiration: Lazio’s sky blue comes from the Greek flag, honouring the birthplace of the Olympic Games — fitting for a club originally founded as a multi-sport society.
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Eagle symbolism: The golden eagle (Aquila) represents strength and victory; live eagles have been released before key matches at the Stadio Olimpico as part of club tradition.
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Historic away colours: For many years, Lazio’s away kits were black — a rare choice in Italian football, meant to represent authority and power.
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Badge evolution: The club crest has alternated between minimalist shields and detailed eagle emblems; the current version blends modern minimalism with classical inspiration.
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The Lazio cross: Some kits in the 1980s featured a white cross on the chest — a design that reappears periodically as a tribute to the club’s early style.
European recognition: Lazio were one of the first Italian clubs to feature player names on shirts in continental competitions.
Our Range and Personalisation Options
At UK Soccer Shop, you’ll find the full Lazio collection — official home, away, and third shirts, retro classics, and training wear. Each jersey is 100% authentic, featuring the official crest, sponsor, and manufacturer detailing.
Personalisation is available across most designs, allowing you to add your name or that of club icons such as Alessandro Nesta, Pavel Nedv?d, or Ciro Immobile.
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Why Lazio Shirts Stand Out
Lazio’s sky-blue shirts are among football’s most iconic and enduring designs. Elegant, distinctive, and steeped in history, they represent not just a football club but a philosophy — rooted in sport, unity, and pride. Whether you’re adding a modern release or a vintage classic to your collection, a Lazio shirt is an essential piece of Italian football heritage.