Comparing 1990s Goalkeeper Kits With Birds
A couple of days ago Twitter user Dan Baldassarre (@evornithology) created a very interesting thread about 1990s goalkeeper shirts that will definitely brighten your day. The bird expert compared 1990s goalkeeper shirts with flamboyant bird species.
90s goalkeepers as birds 🧵
— Dan Baldassarre (@evornithology) February 2, 2021
David Seaman/Rainbow Lorikeet (📷 Mat Gilfedder) pic.twitter.com/kHIKV8FxXK
It is immediately obvious that the comparison is spot-on although goalkeepers tried to distract attackers with the outrageous 1990s goalkeeper shirts, while the feathers of male birds are standing out to attract female birds. Additionally, very striking colours signify a healthy bird. Check out all goalkeeper shirts in comparison with birds underneath.
David Seaman / Rainbow Lorikeet
Jorge Campos / Cuban Tody
Rene Higuita / European Starling
David James / Flame Bowerbird
Oliver Kahn / Mountain Bluebird
Dimitri Kharine / American Goldfinch
Kevin Pressman / Yellow-throated Euphonia
Simon Royce / Australian King-Parrot
Peter Schmeichel / Violet-backed Starling
Ian Walker / Lilac-breasted Roller
What do you think of the striking 1990s goalkeeper shirts? Drop us a line below.
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\[Explore every Racing Club de Lens jersey on Football Kit Archive\]([https://www.footballkitarchive.com/rc-lens-kits-t418/](https://www.footballkitarchive.com/rc-lens-kits-t418/))
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2: Ezri Konsa
3: Nico O'Reilly
4: Declan Rice
5: John Stones
6: Marc Guehi
7: Bukayo Saka
8: Elliot Anderson
9: Harry Kane
10: Jude Bellingham
11: Marcus Rashford
12: Tino Livramento
13: Dean Henderson
14: Jordan Henderson
15: Dan Burn
16: Kobbie Mainoo
17: Morgan Rogers
18: Anthony Gordon
19: Ollie Watkins
20: Noni Madueke
21: Eberechi Eze
22: Ivan Toney
23: James Trafford
24: Reece James
25: Djed Spence
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