Croatia Away Shirt Nike 2020-21 Modric Boys S - Vintage

Croatia Away Jersey 2020-21 Nike — Modric's Number 10 on the back

In 2020-21, Nike's Croatia competed in the Euro 2020 qualifiers — with 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric as the absolute captain, still as masterful as ever. This authentic Modric flocked away jersey, size Boys S, is exactly that: high-level football captured in a piece of fabric, perfectly sized for the youngest fans.

Jersey details

Season: 2020-2021
Club: Croatia (National Team)
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Nike
Flocking: Modric
Size: S Boys
Condition: 8/10

What this jersey represents

The Croatia 2020-21 team is going through a pivotal period. Having reached the 2018 World Cup final in Russia — the best performance in the country's history — the checkered national team must confirm its status among the European elite. Under the leadership of Zlatko Dalic, the coach who led the Vatreni to that resounding achievement, the group is keen to prove that it was not a flash in the pan.

At the heart of the project, Luka Modric remains the soul of the national team. Despite approaching forty, the Real Madrid midfielder continues to dictate the tempo, cover kilometers, and produce brilliant passes that no one else in Europe is capable of. Alongside him, Ivan Perisic, Marcelo Brozovic, and Mateo Kovacic form a midfield of rare technical density — a footballing heritage that Croatia defends match after match, campaign after campaign.

Moments etched in this jersey

Euro 2020 — finally played in 2021
Postponed by a year due to the pandemic, Euro 2020 finally took place in June 2021. Croatia finished second in their group and lost in the round of 16 to Spain in an absolutely insane match — 3-5 after extra time, one of the wildest clashes of the tournament.

The 2020-21 Nations League
In Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League A, Croatia held its own against France and Portugal. This competition proved to be a valuable testing ground for young players and maintained the group's competitiveness outside of official qualifiers.

Modric, eternal captain
It was precisely during this period that Luka Modric surpassed 140 international caps, definitively establishing himself as the most capped and most decorated player in Croatian history. Wearing his name on your back means wearing the name of a living legend of world football.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic Nike jersey like this one is not the same as a replica sold in supermarkets during major competitions. The real one is the model worn on the field or its premium commercial version: a fitted cut, Dri-FIT technology, meticulous finishes, and high-quality heat-applied flocking. You feel it as soon as you pick it up — it's another level.

This one is rated 8/10 — which, in the world of vintage collector's jerseys, means it's in a very clean condition. No noticeable discoloration, no peeling flocking, no holes. A copy that has clearly been well preserved and is in near-new condition for a jersey of this age.

Vintage size guide

This jersey is a Boys S size — a children's/junior size. Nike cuts of this generation are true to junior standards: generally suitable for a child aged around 8-10 depending on their build, or for some adults with a very small frame. Jerseys from this era do not have the same fit as current models, which have evolved in their cuts.

Before you give in, take your tape measure and measure your chest circumference and back length. Then compare with the Nike Boys S chart from 2020 (chest circumference around 76-81 cm generally). It's better to spend two minutes measuring than to receive the jersey and regret not being able to wear it.

Why have it in your collection

A Croatia away jersey 2020-21 with Modric's name in junior size is a piece that crystallizes the end of a golden era. The 2018 generation was already in its twilight — Modric, Perisic, Brozovic were getting older. This jersey is a time capsule of the best football Croatia has produced. It's hard to find a better starting point or centerpiece for a collection dedicated to vintage Nike European national team jerseys.

And honestly, in 8/10 condition with original Modric flocking, copies in this condition are not common. A well-preserved junior jersey is even often rarer than an adult model — kids have a nasty tendency to trash their stuff on neighborhood synthetic pitches. This one survived. It deserves its place on a hanger or in a display case.

To go further

• Croatia National Football Team - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of football jerseys
• UEFA — Official European Football

If you're looking for a jersey to introduce a young fan to one of the most beautiful number 10s in modern football, you won't find better than this. The rest is up to you.