MoneyWorld Cup 2026Football shirt collector and influencer Kyle Ashman has revealed the kits that have become the most sought-after11:45, 10 Jun 2026World Cup fans are being urged to check their wardrobes for retro football shirts that could be worth thousands of pounds.‌Football shirt collector and influencer Kyle Ashman, whose collection of more than 300 shirts is worth an estimated £20,000 to £30,000, has revealed the kits that have become the most sought-after.‌This includes Paul Gascoigne's iconic Italia '90 England shirt, which could fetch you £1,200, as well as Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning Argentina jersey, potentially worth as much as £3,000.‌Of course, a football shirt is only really worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Depending on how you decide to sell it, you may also have to take any selling fees into account.Mr Ashman said: "Retro shirts have become hugely popular again because they're tied to football history. The designs were unique, the fits were different and many of those styles have come back into fashion. Around major tournaments, people also love wearing classic shirts to represent their country."‌He added: "Any football shirt from before the early 2000s in an adult size is worth checking. People are often surprised by how much some of these shirts can be worth, especially if they're in good condition."10 retro football shirts that could be worth £1,000sPaul Gascoigne — England 1990 Home Shirt #19 — £250–£1,200David Beckham — England 1998 Home Shirt #7 — £100–£900David Seaman — England Euro 96 Goalkeeper Shirt #1 — £150–£500Gareth Southgate — England 1996 Away Shirt #6 — £150–£600Ronaldo Nazário — Brazil 2002 Home Shirt #9 — £300–£1,200Cristiano Ronaldo — Portugal 2006 Home Shirt #17 — £250–£900Lionel Messi — Argentina 2022 Home Shirt #10 — £500–£3,000Zinedine Zidane — France 1998 Home Shirt #10 — £400–£1,500Jay-Jay Okocha — Nigeria 1998 Home Shirt #10 — £200–£1,000Davor Šuker — Croatia 1998 Home Shirt #9 — £200–£1,000‌Kyle's own most treasured shirt is a signed Ruud Gullit Sampdoria away shirt from 1993-95, which he estimates is worth around £400 to £600.He said: "Ruud Gullit was my dad's hero growing up. When he joined Chelsea, my dad started supporting the club, and that's how my brother and I became Chelsea fans too."We took our dad to meet Gullit last year and he signed the shirt for me. Financially it's probably worth a few hundred pounds, but sentimentally it's priceless. I'd never sell it."‌It comes as Compare the Market urges Brits to check their old football shirts, and regularly review their home insurance cover and to check their valuable possessions are protected.Amy Rootham, Home Insurance Expert from Compare the Market, said: "As collectibles increase in value, many people may not realise the potential value of their possessions and the importance of declaring them on their contents insurance."Retro football shirts can hold both significant financial and sentimental value, so it's important people regularly review their home contents cover to ensure valuable belongings are properly protected."Article continues below5 tips for football shirt collectorsCheck the manufacturer tags carefullyInspect stitching and construction qualityAnalyse badge and sponsor printingVerify sizing and era consistencyReview your insurance coverChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌World Cup 2026