The NFL has gained a huge following in Australia, with more and more fans looking for their own NFL jersey. These were the top selling NFL jerseys for the 2009 season.

#1 Brett Favre – Minnesota Vikings

He may be knocking on the door of his 20th NFL season, but veteran Brett Favre still topped the jersey sales figures for the 2009 season according to nfl.com. Favre’s first season as a Viking may not have ended in Super Bowl glory, but he still proved that a 40-year-old man could still compete with the best.

#2 Troy Polamalu – Pittsburgh Steelers

A California native, the hard-hitting Polamalu ranked second in NFL jersey sales for the 2009 season, with his #43 Steelers jersey flying off the shelves. This isn’t Polamalu’s only success off the pitch, as this highly marketable player has appeared in numerous TV commercials, as well as being on the cover of EA Sports Madden ’10.

#3 Peyton Manning – Indianapolis Colts

Another veteran quarterback, Manning led the Indianapolis Colts to Super Bowl XLIV only to fail at the final hurdle. Despite this, Manning was still the third most popular jersey sold. He is arguably one of the most marketable players in the NFL, as he has appeared in numerous advertisements and promotions for major NFL sponsors.

#4 Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints

Super Bowl XLIV-winning quarterback Drew Brees is ranked No. 4 in the best-selling NFL jerseys of 2009. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Brees led the Saints to an upset victory over the Indianapolis Colts of Peyton Manning to earn his first victory in history. Super Bowl. Brees won the Super Bowl MVP award in the process.