📐 Flat measurements
| Width (pit to pit) |
66 cm |
| Length (shoulder to hem) |
80 cm |
The tip that prevents returns: lay flat a shirt that fits you well, measure it the same way and compare. This is a true XXL (2XL on the neck label) — at 66 cm wide it is generous, including for a deliberately oversized fit.
Flawless. The perforated dotted fabric is intact, with no snags or pulled threads — that is the weak point on this model, so I inspected it panel by panel. The gold Chevrolet sponsor shows no cracking, the gold crest is crisp (photo 3) and the POGBA No.6 nameset is immaculate (photo 5). No holes, no stains, no bobbling.
| Size |
XXL (2XL, adult) |
| Manufacturer |
adidas — Parley recycled fabric (FORTHEOCEANS collar) |
| Season |
2018-2019 (Pogba as reigning world champion) |
| Version |
Third — navy with dotted pattern, gold logos |
| Sponsor |
Chevrolet (gold version specific to the third kit) |
| Nameset |
POGBA No.6 (Premier League font with lion) |
| Patch |
Premier League (left sleeve) |
| Auth. code |
DP6022 — independently verifiable |
Unsure about the size? Check my vintage football shirt sizing guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Every piece is checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If a shirt bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. Guarantee with no expiry date.
- Original adidas inner label photographed (photo 4): product code DP6022 and production date 04/18 — consistent with a summer 2018 release for the 2018-2019 season.
- Collar tape printed “FORTHEOCEANS” (photo 4): the signature of the adidas x Parley range, woven from yarn made of intercepted marine plastic waste. A detail unofficial pieces almost never reproduce.
- Embroidered gold Manchester United crest on navy (photo 3), dotted jacquard woven into the fabric, official Premier League patch
- Full method: authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — The Premier League lion sits under the 6 (photo 5): that is the league's official font, not a generic nameset. And on this third kit the Chevrolet logo is gold, whereas the same season's home shirt has it in white — a simple way to tell the models apart.
📖 2018-2019: Pogba as world champion at Old Trafford
This navy third shirt covers a distinctive season at Manchester United: the one where Paul Pogba came back from the Russia World Cup with a star on the France shirt, and where the club changed manager mid-season. A transitional shirt, worn by the most scrutinised player in England at that moment.
📅 15 July 2018 — world champion. Pogba scored in the World Cup final against Croatia and became a world champion with France. He began the 2018-2019 season with that status, and this is the shirt from that year.
📅 December 2018 — the change on the bench. José Mourinho left the club mid-season and Ole Gunnar Solskjær took over. Pogba returned to the heart of United's play in the second half of the season — one of the big football stories of that English winter.
📅 A shirt made from plastic recovered at sea. This third kit is part of the adidas x Parley shirts: the yarn comes from plastic intercepted on coastlines and beaches. The “FORTHEOCEANS” wording at the collar is the physical proof — one of the first big-club shirts produced that way.
👑 Paul Pogba — raised in Manchester United's academy, sold to Juventus, then brought back to Old Trafford in 2016 for what was at the time the most expensive transfer in football history. World champion in 2018, and a scorer in the final. His United shirts with the official nameset are sought after on both sides of the Channel.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
Is the shirt 100% authentic?
Yes. The original adidas label is photographed (photo 4) with product code DP6022 and the date 04/18, and the collar tape carries the FORTHEOCEANS wording specific to the adidas x Parley range. Embroidered gold crest, woven jacquard, official Premier League patch. Lifetime authenticity guarantee.
What does “FORTHEOCEANS” on the collar mean?
It is the marking used on adidas x Parley shirts, woven from yarn made of plastic recovered from marine environments. It is printed repeatedly on the inner collar tape and is an excellent authenticity marker for this generation of shirts.
Is the Pogba nameset official?
Yes: official Premier League font with the league's lion built in under the digit (visible in photo 5). The edges are perfectly bonded, with no lifting or cracking. A generic nameset never has that lion.
How does this adidas shirt fit in XXL?
Actual flat measurements: 66 cm pit to pit, 80 cm in length. The neck label reads 2XL. It is a straight, roomy cut, ideal for larger builds or for a deliberately oversized look. More benchmarks in my sizing guide.
Is there only one of these?
Yes. Every shirt I sell is a single piece, photographed exactly as it is. Once this one is gone, it does not come back: I never restock an identical second-hand model — least of all in XXL.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo delivery (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times are detailed in my shipping FAQ. Returns accepted within 14 days if unworn.