Remembering AC Milan’s Iconic 2006-07 Kit: Athens, Kaká and Glory

The AC Milan 2006-07 kit is one of the most beloved shirts in the club’s history because it was worn during the season Milan won their seventh European Cup, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Athens final on 23 May 2007. Made by Adidas with the Bwin sponsor across the chest, the classic red-and-black striped home shirt is now a prized retro piece for collectors and lifelong Rossoneri alike.

Why is the AC Milan 2006-07 kit so iconic?

Few shirts carry the emotional weight this one does. Milan had lost the 2005 Champions League final to Liverpool in Istanbul, surrendering a 3-0 half-time lead before falling on penalties. Two years later, the same two clubs met again in Athens, and this time Milan settled the score. Filippo Inzaghi scored both goals in a 2-1 win, sealing the club’s seventh European crown. The shirt worn that night became shorthand for redemption, making it a genuine grail for supporters.

It also framed the peak of a golden generation. Paolo Maldini lifted the trophy as captain, alongside Alessandro Nesta, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf and Massimo Ambrosini. This was elite Italian football at its most complete, and the striped Adidas shirt is stitched into that memory.

Who was the star player in the AC Milan 2006-07 shirt?

Kaká. The Brazilian playmaker finished as the Champions League’s top scorer that season with 10 goals, dragging Milan through the knockout rounds with performances that still get replayed today. His semi-final display against Manchester United remains one of the great individual European nights. Later in 2007 he was crowned Ballon d’Or winner, the last player before the Messi-Ronaldo era began its long grip on the award. Seeing the number 22 on the back of that red-and-black shirt instantly transports fans to Milan’s last true continental summit.

What did the AC Milan 2006-07 home kit look like?

The design stayed faithful to Milan tradition: bold vertical red-and-black stripes, a white Adidas logo, and the Bwin wordmark centred on the chest. The collar and trim leaned classic rather than flashy, which is exactly why it has aged so gracefully. Unlike many mid-2000s kits weighed down by busy patterns, this one trusted the club’s timeless rossonero identity. That restraint is a big part of why it works as a retro purchase two decades on.

How does the 2006-07 shirt compare with later Milan retro kits?

Milan produced several memorable shirts in the years that followed, and 433FC stocks a run of them. Here is how the key seasons stack up.

If the Athens shirt is the emotional high point, the AC Milan 2007/08 home retro jersey is arguably its natural companion, worn the season Milan added the Club World Cup. Collectors chasing the full set often add the 2008/09 home shirt too, from the season Ronaldinho and David Beckham pulled on the stripes.

Where can I buy an AC Milan retro shirt?

433FC carries a broad range of AC Milan retro jerseys covering the club’s most celebrated seasons. The 2007/08 home shirt is a fan favourite, while the 2007/08 third jersey offers a rarer alternative for collectors who want something less common. Younger supporters are covered too, with a 2006/07 kids retro jersey and shorts set that mirrors the Athens-era look. You can browse the full range on our retro jerseys collection.

For any Milan supporter of a certain age, this shirt is more than fabric. It is Athens, Inzaghi’s two goals, Maldini lifting the cup, and Kaká at the height of his powers. That is why, nearly two decades later, the red-and-black stripes still stop fans in their tracks.

Frequently asked questions

Which sponsor was on the AC Milan 2006-07 shirt?

The shirt carried Bwin as the front-of-shirt sponsor, with Adidas as the kit manufacturer.

Did AC Milan win the Champions League in 2006-07?

Yes. Milan beat Liverpool 2-1 in the final in Athens on 23 May 2007, with both goals scored by Filippo Inzaghi. It was the club’s seventh European Cup.

What number did Kaká wear at AC Milan?

Kaká wore the number 22 shirt for AC Milan and was the top scorer of the 2006-07 Champions League with 10 goals, going on to win the Ballon d’Or that year.

Are 433FC retro AC Milan shirts available in adult and kids sizes?

Yes. 433FC stocks AC Milan retro shirts in a range of adult sizes, and select seasons such as 2006/07 are also available as kids jersey and shorts sets.