{"product_id":"1998-99-juventus-luca-gk-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Juventus Goalkeeper Jersey 1998-99 Kappa Vintage Long Sleeve","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eJuventus 1998-99 Kappa Goalkeeper Jersey — \"Luca\" Flocking Long Sleeves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1998-99 season, \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus FC\u003c\/strong\u003e, goalkeeper position, \"\u003cstrong\u003eLuca\u003c\/strong\u003e\" name flocking on the back — this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Kappa jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an absolute niche item. An authentic bianconero goalkeeper jersey, worn, lived-in, with this name flocking that makes it a unique piece in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Serie A jerseys\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 1998-1999\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juventus FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — long sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e LUCA (first name — personalized jersey)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time that give it all its character\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;\"\u003eIn the 1998-99 season, \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus\u003c\/strong\u003e was a European war machine still mentally rebuilding after losing two \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e finals in 1997 and 1998. Marcello Lippi was on the bench, and the Old Lady sought to conquer Europe while maintaining its dominance in \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was a pivotal era — that of a club accumulating talent and ambition with every transfer window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn goal, it was \u003cstrong\u003eAngelo Peruzzi\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Calcio of that generation, who wore the bianconeri gloves that season. In front of him, a locker room full of legends: \u003cstrong\u003eZinédine Zidane\u003c\/strong\u003e at the peak of his art, \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Del Piero\u003c\/strong\u003e as a true offensive boss, \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Deschamps\u003c\/strong\u003e as the midfield metronome. Being a goalkeeper at Juve in 1998-99 meant bearing the pressure of a fanbase that accepts nothing but victory.\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\u003eThe reconquest of the 1998-99 Scudetto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuventus won the Italian championship that season, a title clinched after a close race. Every clean sheet by Peruzzi weighed heavily in the balance — and the long-sleeved goalkeepers, in winter as in spring, held the fort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe European campaign and the Champions League semi-final elimination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuventus reached the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-finals that season, before being eliminated by Manchester United — the club that would go on to lift the trophy in Barcelona. A bitter taste, but a high-flying campaign that confirmed Juve's status as one of Europe's best clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kappa era — the pinnacle of an iconic collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKappa and Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a Turin marriage that has spanned decades. In the late 90s, Juve's Kappa jerseys were at the peak of their aesthetics: fitted cuts, omnipresent logos, technical materials of the era. Goalkeeper jerseys from this period, especially the \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e versions, are among the most sought-after pieces by collectors.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e is the jersey as it was worn on the field or sold in official stores at the time — not a reproduction. The finishes are different, the inner labels tell a story, and the material has that characteristic 90s feel that modern replicas cannot reproduce. This is what makes a true \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated 8\/10: excellent for a piece of this age. The prints are slightly worn, there are some small pulls on the fabric, a slight trace of dirt — nothing alarming, it all speaks of a jersey that had a real life. And the \"\u003cstrong\u003eLUCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\" name flocking is there, still legible, an integral part of this piece's identity.\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 jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than current standards. An XL from 1998-99 often corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the build. This applies to Kappa as well as all manufacturers from that era — cuts were more fitted, less \"oversized\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out the tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey if they are available in the description. This is the only way to avoid surprises upon receipt — and to fully enjoy your piece, whether you wear it or display it.\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 authentic \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1998-99 with long sleeves is already a rarity in itself. Goalkeeper jerseys from that era were produced in much smaller quantities than outfield player jerseys, and few have survived in good condition. Add to that the \"\u003cstrong\u003eLUCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\" name flocking — a period customization that makes this piece strictly unique — and you have an item that cannot be found identically anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this jersey is at the top of the range for worn vintage. There aren't many in this condition with this level of detail — a name flocking, a goalkeeper cut, long sleeves, the \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturer in its great Turin period. This is the kind of piece that is missing from a serious Juventus collection, or that decisively completes it.\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\/Juventus_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eJuventus — 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 — History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A — Official website\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;\"\u003eA bianconero goalkeeper from the late 90s, long-sleeved, name flocking included — if you know what it's worth, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Juventus","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976075174163,"sku":"351607","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-99-JUVENTUS-LUCA-GK-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-351607_1.jpg?v=1774767639","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-99-juventus-luca-gk-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}