MatchWornShirt — the world’s largest platform for authentic match-worn and match-issued football shirts — has unveiled two highly anticipated Legend Collections featuring iconic shirts from the careers of former Premier League forward Ryan Babel and Dutch international Hedwiges Maduro. The exclusive auction event runs across three curated sets from Saturday 21 February to Saturday 28 February, offering fans and collectors a rare chance to bid on pieces of football history.
The collections include shirts worn or swapped in memorable matches and feature legendary opponents such as John Terry, Paul Scholes, Andrea Pirlo and more, highlighting moments from top leagues around the world.
Auction Format & Highlights
The auctions are split into three themed sets, each spotlighting shirts from different regions and competitions. All lots are available on the official MatchWornShirt auction site at MWS.com.
Set One — Spain, Germany & Netherlands
Ryan Babel shirts include:
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Franck Ribery – Bayern München vs Hoffenheim (Bundesliga 11/12)
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Salomon Kalou – Feyenoord vs Ajax (Eredivisie 05/06)
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Patrick Kluivert – PSV vs Ajax (Eredivisie 06/07)
Hedwiges Maduro shirts include:
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Filipe Luís – Atlético Madrid vs Sevilla (La Liga 12/13)
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Rafael van der Vaart – Real Madrid vs Valencia (La Liga 09/10)
Set Two — International Icons
Ryan Babel shirts include:
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Andrea Pirlo – Italy vs Netherlands (Friendly 2005)
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Diego Forlan – Uruguay vs Netherlands (World Cup 2010)
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Roberto Ayala – Argentina vs Netherlands (World Cup 2006)
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Javier Mascherano – Argentina vs Netherlands (Olympics 2008)
Hedwiges Maduro shirts include:
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Alessandro Gilardino – Italy vs Netherlands (Friendly 2005)
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Ever Banega – Argentina vs Netherlands (Olympics 2008)
Set Three — England, Italy, France & Rest of World
Ryan Babel shirts include:
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John Terry – Chelsea vs Liverpool (Premier League 08/09)
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Paul Scholes – Man United vs Liverpool (Premier League 09/10)
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Hatem Ben Arfa – Marseille vs Liverpool (Champions League 08/09)
Hedwiges Maduro shirts include:
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Edwin van der Sar – Man United vs Valencia (Champions League 10/11)
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Cambiasso – Inter vs Ajax (Champions League 05/06)
Player Reflections & Exclusive Memorabilia
Reflecting on his collection, Ryan Babel said the standout shirt for him is the one swapped with Roberto Ayala during his World Cup debut — a game that saw him face global superstars including Lionel Messi and Juan Román Riquelme. The match remains one of the defining moments of his international career.
These auctions celebrate not just worn shirts, but the stories behind them — connecting fans with the matches, players and emotions that define football culture.
About MatchWornShirt
MatchWornShirt offers authenticated, match-used and signed jerseys from legendary clubs and national teams. With partnerships across more than 350 teams and global shipping available, the platform delivers rare football memorabilia direct to collectors, complete with digital verification of authenticity.
For more details and to explore all available lots, visit the MatchWornShirt Legend Collection page on the official site: https://mws.com/category/the-legend-collection
