SL Benfica 1999/00 Home Shirt #20 Maniche

Vintage Adidas 1999/2000 home shirt for SL Benfica, featuring the iconic red base with white trim, raised Telecel chest sponsor, traditional folded collar, and printing for Portuguese midfielder Maniche (#20).

Kit History & Context

Designed by Adidas at the turn of the millennium, this classic template combined a structured white V-neck collar bearing "S.L.B." stitching with silver piping across the shoulders and the iconic raised Telecel sponsor logo across the chest. The 1999/00 season was a pivotal breakthrough campaign for a young Maniche, who established himself as a core presence in Benfica's midfield under Jupp Heynckes before later rising to international prominence at FC Porto.

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The shirt retains bright, vibrant red colouring throughout with minimal sign of age (8.5/10).

• Fabric & Trim: Climalite fabric remains smooth and soft. The collar with stitched "S.L.B." detail, white shoulder 3-stripes, and lower hem tag are fully intact.

• Crest, Logos & Printing: Embroidered adidas chest logo and stitched Benfica crest are pristine. The raised Telecel front sponsor and rear MANICHE #20 nameset remain well-preserved with no peeling.

• Authenticity: 100% authentic vintage original, complete with inner adidas equipment tag (Production Date: 5/99), lower adidas Official Replica patch, Climalite side tab, and original inner neck tags.

Measurements

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

• Pit-to-Pit: 51 cm

• Length: 70.5 cm