Benfica Away Jersey 2022-23 Adidas Authentic Vintage

Benfica Away Kit 2022-23 Adidas — The Year of the Champions League Semifinals

The 2022-23 season was when Benfica almost made headlines in the Champions League, pushing Inter Milan to the limit before losing in the semifinals. This Adidas away kit of Sport Lisboa e Benfica embodies one of the club's most significant European campaigns in years — and it comes in 8/10 condition, which is exceptional for a worn item.

Kit Details

Season: 2022-2023
Club: Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Type: Away
Supplier: Adidas
Condition: 8/10
State: CODE: HG4871 - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

The 2022-23 season will remain etched in the memory of all Benfica supporters as a historic European campaign. Under the guidance of Roger Schmidt, the Eagles rediscovered the thrill of great Champions League nights with a regularity and intensity not seen for a long time at Luz. The club finished first in its group, eliminated Club Brugge, then Club Brugge before falling to a solid Inter Milan in the semifinals — but what a journey.

Domestically, Benfica won the 2022-23 Portuguese Championship, its league title after a long wait, confirming the capital club's return to the forefront. It is in this context of total reconquest, national and European, that this Adidas away kit was worn — in opposing stadiums, under pressure, with results that speak for themselves.

Moments etched in this jersey

The 2022-23 Portuguese Championship title
After several seasons of Porto and Sporting sharing the honors, Benfica reclaimed the Primeira Liga title that season. A triumph built on rediscovered defensive solidity and offensive efficiency.

The Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan
This is THE moment of this European season. Benfica held their own against Inter Milan for two semifinal matches, only losing by a whisker. A performance that reminded all of Europe that the Lisbon club is truly back among the greats.

The rise of Gonçalo Ramos
Gonçalo Ramos burst onto the world stage this season, particularly at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he scored a hat-trick against Switzerland as a substitute. Back at Benfica, he confirmed his value with decisive performances throughout the campaign.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic jersey is the version worn by players on the field — a tighter fit, specific technical finishes, fabrics designed for performance. It's not the mass-market version sold in stores for supporters: it's the real item, the one that has known sweat, the stands, the locker room. For a collector of vintage football jerseys, the difference is fundamental.

This one displays an 8/10 condition with code HG4871 — which means it shows the small signs of use inherent to an authentically worn jersey, without major defects. For a match item from a season as busy as 2022-23, this is a remarkable state of preservation that is rare.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage football jerseys — and this is also true for authentic Adidas jerseys from the 2020s — fit differently from modern mass-market cuts. An authentic size S generally corresponds to a very fitted cut, designed for a professional player with an athletic build. Don't rely solely on the labels: a vintage S can easily be equivalent to an XS or a very slim S in standard modern sizing.

Before buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available, or contact the store directly. This is the only way to be 100% sure — returns on a unique collector's jersey are always more complicated than on a mass-produced item.

Why have it in your collection

The Benfica Adidas away kit for the 2022-23 season represents a turning point in the club's recent history. It is the season of achieving the dual objective — national title and European semi-final — carried by a generation of players who would disperse across Europe from summer 2023. Gonçalo Ramos went to PSG, others followed. This jersey captures a fleeting moment, that of a group at its peak, before the inevitable dispersal.

And in 8/10 condition, frankly, there aren't many in this state. An authentic Benfica away kit for this specific season is an item that is already rare on the collector football jersey market. Items from major European campaigns sell quickly when they are in good condition — don't hesitate too long.

To go further

• Benfica - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

This jersey is an entire season condensed into a piece of fabric — the title, Europe, the Eagles at their peak. If you're a Benfica fan or simply a fan of high-level football, you already know what you need to do.