{"product_id":"1995-96-porto-emerson-shirt","title":"FC Porto 1995-96 Saillev Emerson Vintage Jersey XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Porto 1995-96 Jersey — The Saillev Era, Emerson's Print, and a Dragão Roaring in Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Porto\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing an ambitious reconstruction period under the leadership of Bobby Robson, and this \u003cstrong\u003eSaillev home jersey with Emerson's print\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct evidence of that. A Portuguese kit manufacturer little known to the general public, a print that's worth a fortune for collectors, and an XXL size that's hard to come by in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995-96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Porto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saillev\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirt Sponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear and tear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 FC Porto season\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most interesting chapters in the club's recent history. Porto, under \u003cstrong\u003eBobby Robson\u003c\/strong\u003e and then continuing an ambitious sporting policy, was a significant team in the \u003cstrong\u003eLiga Portuguesa\u003c\/strong\u003e and sought to have a greater impact on the European stage. The \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio das Antas\u003c\/strong\u003e roared at every home match, and this jersey is a direct echo of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was precisely at this time that a certain \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Brazilian midfielder, solid, combative, destined for a brilliant European career — wore the Dragão colors. His time at Porto was one of the most remarkable of that generation, before he joined Juventus and established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Having his print on this \u003cstrong\u003evintage FC Porto jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means owning a piece of that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerson, the Brazilian who shook Europe from Porto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore becoming European champion with Juventus and establishing himself in the Brazilian national team, Emerson built his reputation as an implacable midfielder on Portuguese pitches with Porto. This print on an authentic \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece directly linked to that exceptional trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaillev, the kit manufacturer few collectors know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaillev\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Portuguese kit manufacturer that dressed FC Porto during this period, far from major commercial names like Adidas or Nike. It is precisely this rarity that makes Saillev jerseys so sought after today in circles of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe FC Porto of the 90s, a talent-producing machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPorto in the 90s was the club that knew how to unearth, train, and export the best players from all over the world — from Futre to Jardel, and Deco a few years later. This 1995-96 season is part of this philosophy of an ambitious, competitive club with a strong identity that shone through even in its playing kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a jersey made at the time, to be worn — not to be hung in a museum or sold in a supermarket. The cuts are different, the materials have aged naturally, and the finishes tell a story that modern replicas can never reproduce. What you hold in your hands is an object from the past that has lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — what are called \"little pulls\" in collector jargon, meaning slight snags on the fabric, absolutely normal for a piece of this age. It doesn't disfigure the jersey; it authenticates it. A 1995-96 jersey in perfect condition hardly exists anymore. This one is the honest and real version of a piece that has lasted almost thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are consistently smaller than modern sizes. An XXL from 1995 often corresponds to a modern L according to contemporary cuts. This is a universal rule in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it applies here too. Not taking this into account risks an unpleasant surprise upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and back length. Then compare these figures with the flat measurements of the jersey — we are always available to provide them if you contact us. This simple precaution will prevent any misunderstanding and allow you to wear this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's FC Porto jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the satisfaction it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eFC Porto Saillev 1995-96 jersey with Emerson's print in XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a combination that isn't common. Finding a Saillev jersey is already rare. Finding it with the print of such an emblematic player as Emerson is even more improbable. And finding it in a large size, when the majority of available vintage items are in S or M — that's almost a miracle for a larger collector or simply for someone who wants to wear it comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this jersey is in solid condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition with this specific print circulating on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. It's the kind of item that disappears quickly when it goes on sale, because those who know what it is don't let it slip by twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Porto — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a vintage jersey that has meaning — a real club, a real player, a real era — you're in the right place. The ball is in your court.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Porto","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54012990193939,"sku":"361046","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-PORTO-EMERSON-SHIRT-XXL-361046_1.jpg?v=1775518511","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-porto-emerson-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}