Top 10 most expensive game-worn jerseys of recent years

Football shirt collecting has grown a lot in recent years. The clubs' commitment to move towards designs that are much more suitable for everyday use has changed the perception of this garment among the general public. Within the world of collectors, fans have specialised, placing more and more value on players' match worn shirts.

The company ‘Match Worn Shirts’, founded in 2017, has become a pioneer in this field. It has agreements with the best clubs on the planet and auctions live, from the opening whistle, the shirts worn by some of the best players in matches.

We review, from the hand of this company, the shirts that have acquired the most value in their auctions in recent times and that, therefore, are the most expensive of the last decade.

1. Messi vs Reims (55.019€)

A special edition for the lunar new year, which the Argentinian star wore on 29 January 2023, a few days after winning the World Cup, against Reims.

2. Messi vs Bayern (€50,517)

The shirt was worn by the star in his last Champions League match against Bayern Munich on 8 March 2023.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Aston Villa (45.012€)

A shirt with a curious history. Normally, Manchester United players sign the shirts that are auctioned before being handed over to their new owners. However, Cristiano Ronaldo left the Red Devils after the match against Aston Villa and did not return to the club's facilities, so he could not sign it.

4. Messi vs Angers (€43,623)

Worn in the first half of the match played on 11 January 2023, also shortly after winning the World Cup with Argentina. Leo wore this shirt in the first half and scored a goal while wearing it.

5. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Tottenham (€43,206)

The shirt was worn by the Portuguese star on 30 October 2021, in one of his first matches since his return to Manchester United. The Madeira star scored a goal and provided an assist.

6. Messi vs Strasbourg (€42,786)

A special shirt for the Argentinian, as he wore it against Strasbourg on 27 May 2023, in PSG's last away game of the season. Leo scored in the 1-1 draw and it was his last goal as a Parisian player.

7. Cole Palmer vs Brighton (41.127€)

The jersey in which the Chelsea player made history and became the first player in history to score 4 goals in the first half of a Premier League match. The England international wore the kit for 90 minutes on 28 September 2024.

8. Messi vs Montpellier (€37,405)

The shirt was worn by the Argentinian star during PSG's visit to Montpellier on 1 February 2023. The Parisians won 1-3 and Messi scored one goal and had another disallowed by the referee after VAR review.

9. Messi vs Olympique Marseille (35.869€)

A kit that Leo will always remember, as he scored his 700th club goal in it. The ‘10’ wore it on 26 February 2023 and his team won 0-3 after Messi also provided 2 assists.

10. Mbappe vs Newcastle (€35,748)

Kylian Mbappe wore this shirt on 4 October 2023, during a visit to Newcastle in which PSG were thrashed 4-1. It was the kit worn by the star in the first half.