The famous white shirt of Real Madrid is more than just a jersey – it’s part of football heritage.
Over the years, Los Blancos have produced some unforgettable designs, worn by some of the greatest players in history and associated with some of the game’s biggest moments.
Here’s our definitive ranking of the 10 best Real Madrid jerseys of all time – judged on both their design and the legendary teams that wore them.
10. 2025/26 Home – Too Soon to Judge
The 2025/26 home kit might be Madrid’s best design in years – simple, sharp and instantly classic.
If the season ends in silverware, it could shoot up this list fast. For now, it holds the final spot purely because the story is still being written.
9. 2021/22 Home – The Comeback Season
Not everyone loved the light blue trim, but the story behind it makes this one unforgettable. Benzema’s hat-tricks, Rodrygo’s late goals and a run of ridiculous Champions League comebacks.
8. 2006/07 Away – The Black Remontada Kit
One of Madrid’s best-looking away kits, befitting one of the most memorable La Liga campaigns. The battle between Real and Barca went down to the final game, with both teams equal on points. Despite Barcelona having a far superior goal difference, Real Madrid won the title as La Liga prioritises the head-to-head record between the teams joint on points.
The home kit from the same season was equally as aesthetically pleasing, yet featured in even more iconic games so ranks higher within this list.
7. 2011/12 Home – The Gold Trim Edition
The gold accents looked royal, and the football matched. Mourinho’s Madrid hit 100 points and scored over 120 league goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his turned-up collar in this kit was pure main-character energy.
6. 2023/24 Home – The Bellingham Breakout
White and gold – a combination that just works.
The jersey itself was beautiful and the season couldn’t have gone better.
Madrid lifted both La Liga and the Champions League, with Bellingham’s debut year and Kroos’ farewell making it even more special.
One of the great modern Madrid shirts.
5. 2003/04 Home – The First Galácticos
It wasn’t the best season in terms of results or trophies, but it was the most Galáctico of them all.
Ronaldo, Zidane, Beckham, Figo and Roberto Carlos all wore this shirt.
The design itself wasn’t groundbreaking, but the names behind it made it iconic forever.
4. 2013/14 Home – La Décima
Crisp, minimal and historic.
The silver-lined design looked modern without losing Madrid’s tradition. This was the year of La Décima – the 10th European Cup.
Ronaldo, Bale, and Benzema led the BBC era’s first season, capped by Ramos’ last-minute header in Lisbon.
An instant classic.
3. 2006/07 Home – Capello’s Comeback Kings
One of the most underrated kits in Madrid history.
The white shirt with purple trim looked elite, and the story behind it makes it even better. A season full of “remontadas,” late winners and that emotional final-day title win.
Capello was sacked for being too defensive, but the jersey remains unforgettable.
2. 2000/01 Home – The Classic Era
Iconic design – the greatest home shirt Real have ever worn.
TEKA on the front, the Adidas stripes on the shoulders, the design just worked.
Madrid won La Liga that year, powered by Raúl and Figo.
While it wasn’t a Champions League winning season, the shirt itself feels like the definition of early-Galáctico football.
1. 2016/17 Away – Purple Perfection
This one ticks every box.
The deep purple shade is a nod to Madrid’s historic colours, the design is clean and the memories are legendary.
Zidane’s side swept La Liga and the Champions League, thrashing Juventus 4-1 in the Cardiff final.
Cristiano, Ramos, Modrić, Kroos, Marcelo – every one of them at their peak.
Probably the best Real Madrid season of the modern era, and the kit captures it perfectly.
