Japan 1998 GK Home Retro Jersey - Kawaguchi #20

Relive the moment Japan made its historic FIFA World Cup debut with a retro replica of the iconic Japan 1998 Goalkeeper Home Retro Jersey, featuring the name and #20 of the legendary Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi. This shirt is one of the most distinctive and visually striking kits in international football history. Manufactured by Asics (Japan's technical sponsor at the time), this jersey is famous for its bold, all-over graphic design. It features an abstract, "flame" pattern in vibrant red, orange, and yellow over a black base, symbolizing the energy, passion, and fearlessness of the 'Samurai Blue' team in their first appearance on the world stage. The shirt had no commercial sponsor across the chest, only the Asics logo and the JFA crest. This kit was worn by Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, who wore the number 20 jersey in the tournament and became Japan's primary goalkeeper. While Japan exited in the group stage after tough matches against Argentina, Croatia, and Jamaica, the team's iconic kits and the rise of star player Hidetoshi Nakata captured the imagination of fans.