Portugal Away Shirt Nike 2006-07 Vintage | Size L

Portugal Away Nike Jersey 2006-07 — The Golden Generation at its Peak

In the summer of 2006, Portugal had just finished third in the World Cup in Germany — their best result since 1966. This 2006-07 Nike away jersey is a direct continuation of that epic journey, worn by the same generation that had made England, Holland, and Germany tremble. A collectible jersey that still smells of gunpowder.

Jersey Details

Season: 2006-07
Club: Portugal (Seleção Nacional)
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Nike
Condition: 8/10
State: USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, normal signs of life for a piece of this age

What This Jersey Represents

The 2006-07 season saw Portugal at the peak of an exceptional cycle. The Seleção was coming off a German World Cup where they delighted — brilliant, effective, driven by rare collective cohesion. Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad had not yet broken up, and the country's best players were in full swing at the biggest European clubs. It was the continuation of an era, not yet an end.

On the pitch, the Figo-Ronaldo generation still coexisted — one nearing the end of his international career, the other beginning to write its major chapters. Cristiano Ronaldo, after a notable 2006 World Cup, was now clearly carrying the Seleção on his shoulders. Around him, Deco, Maniche, Simão Sabrosa, and Nuno Gomes formed a high-level technical core. A solid, technical, difficult-to-play-against team.

Moments Etched in This Jersey

The 2006 World Cup, a historic third place
This Nike away jersey is a direct continuation of the kit worn in Germany in the summer of 2006. Portugal eliminated England in the quarter-finals — with Cristiano Ronaldo's famous look after Rooney's red card — before falling in the semi-finals to Zidane's France.

Qualifiers for Euro 2008
As early as autumn 2006, the Seleção began its qualifying campaign for Euro 2008 in Austria-Switzerland. This vintage Nike away jersey is the one worn for away matches in the qualifiers, evenings where Portugal went for points on the road in Group A.

Luís Figo's final selections
The 2006-07 season marked the end of an era: Luís Figo, an absolute legend of Portuguese football, played his last matches for the Seleção. Wearing this jersey also means honoring the final page of a twenty-year international career.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not the same as a replica. The authentic 2006-07 jersey is made to match kit standards: heavier technical material, high-quality heat-sealed or embroidered flocking, cuts tailored for professional players. It's a garment designed for performance, not mass distribution.

This one shows a condition of 8/10 with worn prints (used printings) and slight pulls (little pulls) — these are normal signs of a jersey that has been worn, that has lived. This is not a defect, it is proof of authenticity. A collectible Portugal Nike jersey taken out of its plastic sleeve in 2024 without a scratch would be suspicious.

Vintage Size Guide

Nike jerseys from the 2000s are cut significantly smaller than what you find in stores today. A 2006 L is often the equivalent of a current M in terms of chest circumference — sometimes even an S for wider builds. The cuts were more fitted, reflecting the style of the era.

Before ordering, get your tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width flat. Then compare with the actual jersey measurements available in the product description. A difference of two centimeters can completely change the way it fits when worn.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Portugal Nike away jersey 2006-07 represents a pivotal moment: the end of Figo's reign, the beginning of Cristiano Ronaldo's era at the head of the Seleção, and the still-fresh memory of an extraordinary World Cup. It is a piece that documents a historical transition in Portuguese football — and these jerseys are becoming increasingly rare to find in good condition eighteen years after their release.

There aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8/10 with natural wear is still a very decent example for a piece of this generation. Vintage Portugal jerseys from the Scolari period sell quickly among true connoisseurs — those who know what this team represented in the history of European football in the 2000s.

To Learn More

• Portugal — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• UEFA — European Football

If you're a fan of the Seleção or this golden age of Portuguese football, this jersey clearly belongs in your collection. It's up to you.