SL Benfica 1996/97 Home Shirt

Authentic 1996/97 SL Benfica home jersey manufactured by Olympic, featuring the classic Telecel front sponsor and the subtle watermark eagle embedded into the body of the shirt.

Kit History & Context

Worn during the 1996/97 Taça de Portugal winning era featuring iconic players like João Pinto and Simão. Produced by Olympic, this shirt is famous for its bold polo collar, white Telecel chest graphic, and the tonal SLB crest watermark across the main torso section, making it one of the most recognizable mid-90s Portuguese football shirts.

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition. Fabric is clean with bright colors and sharp logos, some minor bobbles as expected with a vintage shirt. Note: Has had a professional hem repair along the bottom rear edge, finished cleanly.

• Fabric & Trim: Tonal eagle watermark embedded into the front fabric pattern, classic white polo collar with red tipping.

• Crest, Logos & Printing: Stitched embroidered SL Benfica badge on the left chest. Stitched white Olympic logo on the right chest and Telecel logo on the right sleeve.

• Authenticity: Features the original Olympic internal collar tag specifying "Official Supplier", size XL, chest size 46-48" (117/122 cm), and the "Made in EU" production label behind.

Measurements

Please review the lay-flat measurements below to check sizing:

• Pit-to-Pit: 61 cm

• Length: 72 cm