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The 'ENJIN' home of Brazil 2014, blue with a sunburst of lines radiating from the crest.
Product image via Soccer Shop USA · source
At a glance
Officially confirmed
The story
Brazil 2014 did not go Japan's way, three group games without a win, and out at the first hurdle. The shirt deserved better. Its concept was ENJIN, the act of going into a huddle: a sunburst of eleven lines radiating from the crest, the players breaking out of the huddle to their positions. Deep blue, a wash of coral across the back, orange cuffs. Twelve years on it is a proper vintage piece, hunted on the resale market.
The design
Sourced reportingTheme: ENJIN (going into a huddle)
adidas built the 2014 home around ENJIN, the act of going into a huddle. On the left chest, eleven lines spread out from the emblem in a sunburst, expressing the players departing the huddle to their positions for the battle ahead. The body is deep blue with a coral 'painted' gradient across the upper back and orange cuffs.
Sources: SoccerBible — Japan go all in for the 2014 World Cup; Football Fashion — Japan 2014 World Cup adidas home kit
The buying companion
NBN editorial guidanceA twelve-year-old vintage now: resale only, and condition matters as much as authenticity. Decide replica vs the adizero player version, then check the shirt over carefully.
Replica or player version?
Replica (Climacool) is the everyday version. The adizero player issue is the tighter, lighter on-field version and the collector's pick, at a premium. Both are resale-only.
Short or long sleeve?
Short sleeve is the common find; long-sleeve versions surface occasionally on resale.
Which patches?
A World Cup shirt should carry the official 2014 badge; a friendly wears none. Match the patch to the competition the shirt claims.
Which nameset?
Use the adidas 2014 World Cup font on a tournament shirt and the standard nameset otherwise.
What size?
For US-market stock, follow the US size chart; the adizero player version runs slim. Japanese domestic stock is labeled and measured differently, so check the Japanese size chart or garment measurements, where you may need a larger Japanese-labeled size than your usual US size.
Where to buy?
Resale only: authenticity-checked marketplaces and eBay, or a proxy for Japanese stock.
The versions
Officially confirmedReplica
The everyday fan cut. Resale-only now.
Player issue
The adizero player version: tighter, lighter, the collector's pick, at a premium.
Which one is right for you is in the buying companion above. This table is just what each version is.
Patches & nameset
Officially confirmedPatches
multipleMatch the patch to the competition the shirt claims.
Nameset
multipleMatch the nameset to the shirt's competition.
Before you buy
NBN editorial guidanceWhat a fair purchase looks like
Resale-only, and condition drives price as much as rarity. A clean, well-kept example commands a premium; treat a suspiciously cheap listing as a condition or authenticity problem, not a bargain.
Sizing
US market
Buying from US-market stock: follow the US size chart. The adizero player version runs slim and short; the replica is a fuller fit. Do not size up just because it is a Japan kit.
Japanese domestic stock
Buying Japanese domestic stock: Japanese labels and measurements differ from US sizing, and a Japanese 3XL is not a US 3XL. Compare the garment measurements or the official Japanese size chart, and expect to need a larger Japanese-labeled size than your usual US size.
Spotting a fake
Cross-check the adidas product code (the home is widely listed as G85287) and match the wash tag and code to the edition and era. Match the nameset and patches to the claimed competition, and compare construction against verified images of the same edition. On a shirt this age, condition and tag era matter as much as the print. Be cautious if a seller will not share detailed tag and code photos, and note that later 'retro' remakes are not the 2014 original.
The market read
NBN editorial guidanceRetail status
Sold out
Availability
Scarce
Counterfeit risk
High
Price position
Premium
Demand
Steady
Confidence
Medium
As of the review date, a vintage collector kit: long out of production and traded on the resale market, where a clean example commands a premium and condition drives price as much as rarity. Counterfeits and later remakes circulate, so authentication and condition checks matter. This is a time-sensitive read; check current resale pricing in the Gear Guide.
NBN editorial assessment, not live market data. Reviewed Aug 2, 2026; next review Nov 2, 2026. Current retailer stock and pricing live in the Buying Guide.
Where it was worn
Officially confirmedWorn at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where Japan lost to Cote d'Ivoire, drew Greece and lost to Colombia, going out in the group stage.
Where to buy
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See NBN's complete guide to sizing, authentication, retailers, and Japan-only marketplaces.
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Sources
Image credits
Nippon Blue Nation is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with adidas, ASICS, the JFA, or FIFA. Product images are used editorially to identify and discuss the kit, with each image's source credited above. Buying guidance is editorial and vendor-neutral; some outbound links may be affiliate links, noted where they appear.
