SL Benfica 2015-16 Adidas Women's Home Vintage Jersey

SL Benfica 2015-16 Adidas Home Jersey — The Eagles' Champions League Season

In 2015-16, SL Benfica was one of Europe's most formidable teams under Rui Vitória, and this Adidas home jersey worn with Fly Emirates sponsorship is direct proof of that. A piece designed for big Champions League nights, available here in a women's size 2XS, in 9/10 condition — almost new.

Jersey Details

Season: 2015-2016
Club: SL Benfica
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Fly Emirates
Condition: 9/10

What This Jersey Represents

The 2015-16 season marked a period of absolute Benfica domination in Portugal. The "clube da Luz" established itself as a well-oiled machine, capable of winning Primeira Liga titles while also shining on the European stage. Under the guidance of Rui Vitória, who arrived that summer to succeed Jorge Jesus, the Lisbon club confirmed its status as an Iberian giant. The Estádio da Luz, with its 65,000 seats, roared at every home match.

On the pitch, Jonas was a delight — the Brazilian striker was simply unstoppable that season, finishing as the Primeira Liga's top scorer. Alongside him were players like Konstantinos Mitroglou, Pizzi, and Renato Sanches, a young prodigy who burst onto the European scene before joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2016. This Adidas jersey is from that generation — technical, ambitious, and magnetic.

Moments Etched into This Jersey

Benfica Portuguese Champions 2015-16
SL Benfica won the Primeira Liga for the second consecutive season, confirming the "clube da Luz"'s hegemony over Portuguese football. This title was won by a team that successfully combined experience and youth with formidable efficiency.

Renato Sanches, Revelation of the Year
This barely 18-year-old midfielder made headlines across Europe from Benfica's facilities, and it was in this jersey that he played his first major matches. His talent was such that UEFA awarded him the Golden Boy 2016 title — an accolade that began here, in Lisbon.

Jonas, King of the Primeira Liga
Brazilian striker Jonas Gonçalves finished as the Portuguese league's top scorer this season with an impressive total of goals in Liga NOS. A prolific scorer who made every evening at the Estádio da Luz a spectacle in itself.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that actually existed in the locker rooms or stadium stands at the time — not a reproduction made years later to satisfy market nostalgia. The Adidas finishes of that generation, the flocking of the era, the technical fabric used: all of this speaks to a specific sporting reality, that of the 2015-16 season.

This one is in 9/10 condition, which is frankly exceptional for a jersey that is now almost ten years old. No discoloration, no peeling flocking, no suspicious holes under the armpit — this is the kind of piece that comes out of a well-kept closet, not a damp box forgotten in an attic.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage football jerseys generally run smaller than modern cuts — and this is even truer for women's cut jerseys from that era. A 2XS Adidas from 2015 is a fitted cut designed for a slim silhouette, close to the body, with little excess material. Don't rely solely on your current size habits.

Before buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual jersey dimensions indicated in the product sheet. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to keep this piece for yourself rather than reselling it because it didn't fit.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Benfica 2015-16 Adidas jersey represents a pivotal era for the club — when Jonas was racking up goals, when Renato Sanches was revealing himself to the world, and when Lisbon vibrated to the rhythm of the eagle. It is also one of the last full seasons of the partnership between Adidas and Benfica in this format, making it a precise reference for any collector of vintage Champions League jerseys. Authentic women's cuts from this era are very rare to find — production was far less extensive than men's cuts.

And in 9/10 condition, it's even harder to find. Not many in this state are still circulating — the vast majority of jerseys from that era were worn out or poorly preserved. This one is clearly an exception to grab if the Lisbon club ever made you feel passionate.

To Go Further

• SL Benfica - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

If Benfica played a part in your fan history — or if you're simply looking for an authentic vintage Adidas jersey in impeccable condition — this piece clearly deserves a place in your collection. It's up to you.