SPKIVV France 1998 Zidane #10 — 7/10 🇫🇷🏆
Another one from SPKIVV, and this time it’s the shirt from before Zidane became equally famous for using his head in two very different ways.
Overall, this is a pretty solid replica. The crest looks good, Adidas embroidery is clean, the France 98 match detail is a nice touch, and the Zidane #10 on the back immediately takes you back to Paris in 1998 — two headers against Brazil, a 3–0 win, and France lifting its first World Cup.
The attention to detail is actually impressive.
Then we get to the collar.
Mon Dieu.
The neck opening is absolutely massive. 😂
Maybe SPKIVV was confusing 1998 Zidane with 2006 Zidane and decided to leave some extra room for a running start at Materazzi.
Seriously, this collar has more open space than Brazil’s defense on Zidane’s second header in the final.
Everything else? Pretty damn good. Material feels decent, embroidery is nice, printing looks good, and from a normal distance it absolutely looks the part.
Details: 8.5/10
1998 Zidane: 10/10
2006 Zidane decision-making: 3/10
Neck opening: Materazzi-sized target/10
Overall: 7/10.
A very good replica of an iconic shirt. Tighten the neck up a couple inches and we’re approaching 8.5/10 territory.
Until then, it’s a fitting tribute to Zidane:
beautiful technique, incredible details, questionable use of the head. 🇫🇷😂