England football shirts have become a popular and profitable market, with the worldwide value estimated at over $77 billion. With the World Cup just around the corner, now is the perfect time to ensure you have the best football shirt. We conducted research on the most profitable and in-demand England football shirts on eBay.
Most Profitable England Football Shirts on eBay
The most profitable shirts on eBay are from Euro 1988, with an average selling price of £114. The third shirt was never worn competitively, making it rare and hard to find. The second most profitable shirt is another Euro shirt, the 1992 shirt, which averages a price of £73. Surprisingly, shirts from the World Cup following 1966 have a higher selling price, with the 1970 shirt selling for £62 on average. In fourth and fifth, we have two World Cup shirts; the 1982 version sells for £57 on average, and the 1986 version sells for £56 on average.
Most In-Demand England Football Shirts on eBay
Despite only being on sale since September, the 2022 World Cup shirt is the most sold from our research. The shirt has sold over 4,500 and grossed over £130k, with an average selling price of £29. With 1,600 sold and over £57k grossed, the Euro 2020 shirt is our second most in-demand kit; these shirts also sell for an average price of £35. Third, we have the Euro 1996 shirt, with half the number sold compared to 2020 at 895. This shirt still managed to gross over £35k due to an average selling price of £40. The World Cup 1990 shirts had the same average selling price as the Euro 1996, £40, and grossed over £27k. Rounding off the top five is the World Cup 1998, with 383 sold and over £15k grossed.
Most Expensive England Football Shirts Sold on eBay
The most expensive shirt sold was the 1982 match-worn home shirt by Sir Trevor Brooking, which sold for £2,574.75. The second most expensive shirt sold is a match-worn 1990 home shirt sold for £909.48. The third spot took a signed home shirt from the 2020 Euros, which sold for £633.72. The fourth-ranked is a 1996 Euro away shirt sold for £400.36, and the fifth is a 1986 World Cup home shirt which sold for £368.67.
1966: The World Cup England Won
With an average price of £28 and only 220 sold last year, the 1966 World Cup shirt is in the lower half of our research for the average price and total sales. However, these shirts still grossed over £6,000, making them the 10th most in-demand on our list. The most expensive listing was an official signed shirt sold for £228.27, over £400 less than the 2020 signed shirt.
Conclusion
eBay is a great place for buying or selling England football shirts, with World Cup shirts being in higher demand. Rarer shirts are more likely to sell for a higher price, and for the highest earnings, a shirt should be worn or signed by the team. As the market for England football shirts continues to grow, fans and collectors alike can find great deals and unique items on eBay. So, whether you’re looking for a rare vintage shirt or the latest World Cup kit, eBay has something for every England football fan.
