CD Tenerife Away Shirt 1997-98 Puma INAUTO Vintage

CD Tenerife 1997-98 Away Shirt — Puma, the Island's Golden Era in La Liga

In 1997-98, Tenerife was still one of those clubs that made Spain's giants tremble. This Puma away shirt sponsored by INAUTO is a direct witness to an era when CD Tenerife stood up to Real Madrid and Barcelona on the Primera División pitches. A textile relic of 90s La Liga — the one we'll never forget.

Shirt Details

Season: 1997-98
Club: CD Tenerife
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Puma
Sponsor: INAUTO
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, some small snags without structural damage, the soul of the pitch is still there

What this shirt represents

CD Tenerife is not just any club in the history of Spanish football. Based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, this club experienced its most intense years between the early and late 90s in Primera División. In 1997-98, the club was fighting to stay in the elite of Spanish football, in a league that featured the best of Europe. This permanent tension, this weekend struggle, is what this vintage away shirt embodies.

At that time, Tenerife could count on a solid squad, forged by years in the top flight. Players like Martín Posse or the local stalwarts who allowed the club to establish itself permanently among the best Spanish clubs. The atmosphere at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López was electric, and even away from home, the team traveled with its ambitions. This shirt is for away games — Bernabéu, Camp Nou, San Mamés — with the Puma logo emblazoned on the opponents' backs.

Moments etched into this shirt

Tenerife, Real Madrid's tormentor in La Liga
A few years earlier, Tenerife had deprived Real Madrid of the La Liga title twice in a row — in 1992 and 1993 — with historic victories on the final day. This reputation as a giant-killing club still clung to them in 1997-98, and every opponent knew that a trip to Tenerife was never an easy ride.

INAUTO sponsor, a strong local presence
The INAUTO logo on this shirt is more than just a commercial partnership — it's the mark of a local economy that identifies with its club. In the 90s, regional sponsors on La Liga shirts told a story of Spanish football that will never be found again in today's ultra-globalized game.

Puma in La Liga, a strong and underestimated presence
In the late 90s, Puma supplied several Spanish clubs and offered cuts and finishes that have aged well. Vintage Puma shirts from the 90s are now sought after by collectors for their manufacturing quality and their instantly recognizable design — far from the standardized synthetic productions of the modern era.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic shirt is the piece worn or at least produced to be worn — fitted cut, technical fabrics of the era, careful finishes on badges and markings. It's not a general public replica made for the stands: it's the real jersey, the one players put on in the changing room. The difference is palpable from the first touch.

This Tenerife 1997-98 away shirt is given in 8/10 condition with some little pulls — it's the mark of time, not a lack of care. It means the shirt has a real story, that it existed beyond plastic packaging. For a collector of vintage 90s La Liga shirts, this is exactly what we're looking for.

Vintage Size Guide

The sizes of vintage 90s shirts do not correspond to current standards. A 1997 XL often fits like a modern L, or even an M depending on the brand. Puma at that time offered rather fitted cuts, designed for the field, not for everyday loose wear. Do not order based solely on your usual size.

Before any purchase, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if available. Generally, for this type of vintage Puma XL shirt, expect a flat width between 56 and 60 cm depending on the model. It's better to check for two minutes than to regret it for a week.

Why you should have it in your collection

CD Tenerife is one of the most underrepresented clubs in collections of vintage Spanish shirts. Everyone has Real, Barça, Atlético — but who has a real 90s Tenerife in their wardrobe? This is exactly where the value of this piece lies: its rarity on the La Liga collector's shirt market, combined with a club that genuinely made its mark on Spanish football history.

A Tenerife 1997-98 away shirt in 8/10 condition is a piece that holds up visually and historically. The little pulls? They show that this shirt has lived, not that it's damaged. There aren't many in this condition on the market — a 90s Tenerife Puma INAUTO isn't found every day on resale platforms, let alone in such good condition.

To go further

• CD Tenerife — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Shirt History
• UEFA — European Football

If you're building a 90s La Liga shirt collection that's off the beaten path, this Tenerife Puma 1997-98 definitely belongs. Go for it before someone else does.