{"product_id":"2006-07-benfica-shirt","title":"Benfica Home Jersey 2006-07 Adidas Vintage Size L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBenfica 2006-07 Adidas Home Jersey — The Year of the Great European Comeback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2006-07, \u003cstrong\u003eSport Lisboa e Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e was rebuilding its status as a European heavyweight, with a roaring Luz at every \u003cstrong\u003eLiga NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e match and a Champions League ambition that became concrete again. This vintage Adidas Benfica home jersey, size L, is exactly that: a piece of a pivotal period for the Eagles, etched in fabric and in history.\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 2006-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benfica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIRTY COLLAR, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, which tells a real football life\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 2006-07 season was an ambitious transitional season for \u003cstrong\u003eSL Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club was coming out of a period where it had regained consistency in the Portuguese championship, and the management clearly stated its intention to bring the Eagles back among the great European powerhouses. \u003cstrong\u003eRonald Koeman\u003c\/strong\u003e was then the club's coach — a figure who wanted to instill an ambitious, attacking style of play, worthy of Benfica's historical standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the squad had high-quality players. \u003cstrong\u003eSimão Sabrosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical and lively winger, was one of the Eagles' main offensive weapons. \u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic striker of the club, continued to bring his experience and goal-scoring flair. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003ePetit\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, solid and reliable, who held the midfield with seriousness. A team of character, supported by an always fiery \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio da Luz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2004-05 Portuguese championship title still in mind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBenfica had won the \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese championship\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2004-05 after eleven long years of drought in the Liga. This dynamic of reconquest was still very present in the group's mindset during the 2006-07 season, and this jersey is its direct heir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to the Champions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the 2006-07 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBenfica in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the most prestigious European competition with the ambition of going far. The Luz once again became a fearsome arena for continental opponents, and this home jersey is a strong symbol of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimão Sabrosa, electricity on the left flank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA decisive and sometimes undisciplined player in the good sense of the term, \u003cstrong\u003eSimão\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most exciting players of this Benfica generation. His accelerations with the ball at his feet from the left wing made the Luz stadium erupt many times in these colours and in this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an object that existed in the real world of football — not manufactured for the mass market, but designed to be worn, washed, sweated in. The Adidas finishes of this mid-2000s era are characteristic: fitted cut, specific technical fabrics, flocking and logos made with the methods of the time. Nothing like modern reprints that try to copy the aesthetic without having the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one features a \u003cstrong\u003eslightly dirty collar\u003c\/strong\u003e and slightly worn prints — this is precisely what confirms that you have in your hands a real jersey from that era, not a stock item never taken out of its packaging. Authenticity has a price, and it is also called controlled imperfection. In \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains visually very clean overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally more fitted than current cuts. A 2006 L often corresponds to an M or an M\/L according to modern standards. The cut is more tapered, shorter at the bottom, and the shoulders are sometimes slightly higher than what we know today. Do not order blindly based solely on your usual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTo avoid any unpleasant surprises, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with the actual jersey measurements available on the product sheet. This is two minutes that save you disappointment — and in the \u003cstrong\u003efootball jersey collector's market\u003c\/strong\u003e, returns are rare.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBenfica 2006-07 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not yet in the category of highly sought-after pieces like the 90s, but that's exactly why now is the right time to act. The mid-2000s are starting to attract serious collectors, who know that in five to ten years, these jerseys will be much rarer to find in good condition. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas x Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historical partnership that produces jerseys with a strong, immediately recognizable aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a slightly worn collar and very slightly marked prints, this jersey remains in remarkable condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Portuguese jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e — most have taken much heavier blows over the years. This one, you can frame it or wear it proudly, both options are viable.\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.L._Benfica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBenfica — 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.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 are a fan of the Eagles or simply a lover of quality Portuguese football, this jersey clearly has its place with you — before another collector gets there faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benfica","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012601172243,"sku":"337136","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-BENFICA-SHIRT-L-337136_1.jpg?v=1775510477","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-benfica-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}