{"product_id":"1996-97-lazio-signori-shirt","title":"Lazio 1996-97 Home Umbro Signori vintage shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLazio 1996-97 Umbro Jersey — Signori's Number 10, original version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn the 1996-97 season, \u003cstrong\u003eGiuseppe Signori\u003c\/strong\u003e wore this \u003cstrong\u003eLazio home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with this flocking on the back — and that's no small detail. \"Beppe\" was then one of the most formidable strikers in \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e, a goal-scoring machine, an idol of the Olimpico. What you hold in your hands is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Lazio Umbro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the master's name.\n\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 1996-97\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lazio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CIRIO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, consistent with over 25 years of existence\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn 1996-97, \u003cstrong\u003eLazio\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet at the top of Italy — that would come — but the club was clearly building something serious under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eSven-Göran Eriksson\u003c\/strong\u003e. President \u003cstrong\u003eSergio Cragnotti\u003c\/strong\u003e invested heavily, and Rome's ambitions were no longer a secret to anyone in \u003cstrong\u003eCalcio\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Umbro jersey sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eCIRIO\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic food brand of that Lazio era, perfectly embodies this period of ascendance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the field, it was \u003cstrong\u003eGiuseppe Signori\u003c\/strong\u003e who was entertaining. Three-time top scorer in Serie A (in 1993, 1994, and 1996), \"Beppe\" was then the offensive face of Lazio, a pure, effective technician capable of changing a match in a flash. Alongside him, players like \u003cstrong\u003ePavel Nedvěd\u003c\/strong\u003e — yes, the future Czech Ballon d'Or winner — began to establish themselves in the Roman game. The Olimpico vibrated, and this jersey carries its imprint.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignori, serial goal scorer at the Olimpico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996-97, Signori continued to regularly contribute to statistics despite increased competition in attack. Seeing his name flocked on this jersey is a reminder of a number 10 who left his mark on an entire generation of \u003cstrong\u003eLazio fans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEriksson lays his foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Swedish coach refined a playing system that would bear fruit in subsequent seasons, with Lazio eventually conquering the Scudetto in 1999-2000. The 96-97 season is an essential piece of the puzzle, a season of hard work and progression in the \u003cstrong\u003eItalian championship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe CIRIO era — a sponsor turned symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eCIRIO\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on this jersey is also a piece of the club's economic and cultural history. The brand would be inseparable from the great Lazio of the Cragnotti years, before everything collapsed in the early 2000s. Today, this sponsor on an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Umbro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e has strong documentary and emotional value for any connoisseur.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a souvenir shop replica. It's the player's cut of the era, the technical materials used by real footballers, the manufacturing details that mass-market versions did not reproduce — the interior finishes, the fabric weight, the original tags. On an \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro jersey from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e, you find this manufacturing care specific to the English kit manufacturer, at a time when Umbro dressed the greatest clubs and national teams worldwide.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few small snags and slightly worn prints — exactly what you expect from a jersey that has lived, been worn, and has a history in its hands. Nothing structurally deficient, no holes, no major discoloration. It's the natural wear and tear of time, the patina of an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a defect — proof of authenticity.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than modern standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro L\u003c\/strong\u003e generally corresponds to a modern M, or even an S for larger builds. The cuts were more fitted, shorter in the back, with different armholes — this was the technical norm of the time, not an anomaly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore buying, grab a tape measure and measure your own favorite jersey laid flat: shoulder width, armpit width, total length. Then compare with the exact measurements available on the product sheet. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to ensure this \u003cstrong\u003e1996 Lazio jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e fits you perfectly.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nA \u003cstrong\u003eLazio 1996-97 home jersey flocked with Signori\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare item. The season is precise, the equipment manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e is identified, the sponsor CIRIO is intact, and the flocking of a player as iconic as Beppe Signori at that time adds an obvious collector's dimension. We are talking about a narrow time window — pre-Scudetto Lazio, the one that was building its myth without yet fully achieving it. For a fan of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Serie A jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or 90s Italian football, this is exactly the kind of piece one searches for for years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slight and consistent wear, this jersey remains presentable both in a collector's display case and on the back of a true fan. There aren't many in this condition after almost thirty years — and even fewer with an era-appropriate Signori flocking. Time takes its toll, and clean pieces from this generation are becoming increasingly rare on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\n\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\/S.S._Lazio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLazio — 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.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A — Official Site\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;\"\u003e\nIf you collect 90s Calcio or if Signori is one of your references, this jersey belongs with you — period.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazio","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54005745549587,"sku":"370504","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-97-LAZIO-SIGNORI-SHIRT-L-370504_2.jpg?v=1775188070","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-97-lazio-signori-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}