Germany's national football team sometimes wears green away kits due to the colours of the German Football Association (DFB) logo, chosen after World War II as a neutral alternative to former nationalistic colours.
History of the Green Away Kits
The German national team adopted green as their away colour, but not as a tribute to Ireland, as is often mistakenly believed. Instead, the colours were chosen to represent the pitch and the DFB emblem, which was green at the time. This decision was made after World War II, when the DFB wanted to avoid the nationalistic connotations of previous kits.
Symbolism of the Colours
The green and white colours of the DFB logo and the away kits have a deeper meaning. The green represents the pitch, symbolizing growth and youth, while the white represents the lines of the pitch. This symbolism is rooted in the idea of a new beginning and a fresh start, which was important for the German national team after World War II.
Design and Tradition
The design of the German away kits has varied over the years, but the tradition of wearing green has remained. The kits have been designed to reflect the colours of the DFB, with green being the primary colour. This tradition has been maintained, with some exceptions, such as when Jurgen Klinsmann introduced red as the new away colour in 2006.