The Nike Total 90 Aerow is one of the most iconic balls of all time – and you can pick up one in brand new condition now
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The Nike Total 90 Aerow is like nothing else. The very first winter ball for the Premier League, this thing shook English football when it landed in the mid-2000s.
It's just as iconic now as it was back then, able to conjure images of Thierry Henry slaloming through helpless defenders at his pomp. And not only is this ball still excellent to play with – the technology holds up – it's an instantly recognisable piece of Prem memorabilia if you're not sacrilege enough to boot it. It's perhaps the best football ever, you know.
They're as rare as an outfield player going in goal… but you can still find them about
As with so much classic football merchandise, eBay is your best bet. The online marketplace is a hub of top sellers looking to shift football memorabilia, with much of the stuff that you can find on there brand new out of the box.
Some sellers are asking for as much as £1,000 for a Nike Total 90 Aerow ball. Luckily, since it's eBay, you can bargain since many sellers are open to offers – and it's worth checking the site regularly if there's an item you're particularly interested in, as there are superb deals to be had.
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Another in absolutely perfect condition has landed on eBay recently, being sold from the UK. There are no pictures of packaging for this particular ball but again, the seller is open to offers for the ball.
Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
