Benfica Home Shirt Adidas 2023-24 - Size L condition 9/10

Benfica Home Jersey 2023-24 – Roger Schmidt's Adidas Era at Estádio da Luz

2023-24 season in Lisbon: SL Benfica defends its Portuguese championship title while seeking to make its mark on the European stage under the guidance of Roger Schmidt. This 2023-24 Adidas home jersey, featuring the sponsor Emirates Fly Better, was worn by the Encarnados in the fiery cauldron of Estádio da Luz against the continent's biggest clubs.

Jersey details

Season: 2023-2024
Club: Benfica
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
Size: L
Condition: 9/10
State: Emirates Fly Better sponsor present and intact – authentic and minimal wear of a real jersey, worn with the passion of Portuguese football

What this jersey represents

The 2023-24 season is a pivotal period in the recent history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. After winning the Portuguese championship title in 2022-23 with Roger Schmidt at the helm, the Águias approach this season with great ambitions, supported by a quality squad and undiminished popular fervor. The Estádio da Luz — one of Europe's largest stadiums with 64,000 seats — is the scene of all battles, from the Primeira Liga to the UEFA Champions League.

On the pitch, this jersey was worn by a generation of truly talented players. Rafa Silva, a heartfelt captain and living legend of the club, continues to electrify Cais do Sodré with every dribble. Ángel Di María, returning as a hero to the club of his life, brings his experience as an Argentine world champion. Not to mention Fredrik Aursnes, João Neves — the Portuguese midfield prodigy — and Orkun Kökçü, who arrived from Rotterdam. A team of enthusiasts, built to win.

Moments etched in this jersey

The pressure of defending the Primeira Liga title
After being crowned champions in 2022-23, Benfica enters the 2023-24 season as favorites in Portugal. The Primeira Liga becomes a permanent pressure marathon, with every derby against Sporting CP or FC Porto feeling like a final.

Di María's homecoming
Ángel Di María's return to Benfica in 2023 is one of the period's highlights. World champion with Argentina a few months earlier, El Fideo returns to where it all began for him, bringing a unique international aura and experience to the Lisbon locker room.

João Neves, the emergence of a future star
The 2023-24 season is also when João Neves definitively establishes himself as one of Europe's best young midfielders. His vision, his ability to win balls, and his composure on the ball quickly make him one of the most sought-after targets on the transfer market, attracting the attention of the continent's biggest clubs.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic Adidas jersey — also known as a "player version" — has nothing to do with a general public replica. The materials are more technical, the fit is more tailored, and the finishes are more meticulous: Adidas Authentic weave, high-quality flock or heat-pressed printing, and details that only true connoisseurs can spot at first glance. This is literally what players put on before stepping onto the pitch.

This one boasts a condition of 9/10, making it an exceptional example for a jersey from this era. The Emirates Fly Better sponsor is intact, the stitching is clean, and the fabric retains its full integrity. This is the kind of piece that is as much for display as it is for wearing.

Vintage size guide

Adidas football jerseys from the 2020s generally follow the German brand's modern standards, but the "player version" cut remains significantly more fitted than a classic replica or everyday clothing. An authentic Adidas L can therefore correspond to a tight L depending on your body shape, especially if you are used to loose fits.

Before confirming your order, take your measurements: chest circumference and shoulder-to-shoulder length are the two essential indicators. An Adidas player version L generally has a chest circumference of around 100-104 cm. If you hesitate between two sizes, always refer to your measurements rather than your usual size — you will avoid unpleasant surprises.

Why you should have it in your collection

The 2023-24 Benfica home jersey represents a particular season: that of a world champion's return, the emergence of a future star, and Benfica's continued presence among the driving forces of European football. For a collector of vintage and contemporary jerseys, this type of piece is exactly what one looks for — an identifiable season, a memorable squad, a defined era. In ten years, this kit will be the emblem of a clearly recognizable era in the history of the Lisbon club.

In 9/10 condition with the sponsor intact, examples in this condition are rare. Most worn or circulated jerseys come back with signs of use, stains, or damaged flocking. This one is the cream of the crop. There aren't many in this condition on the market, and it's not going to get any easier to find over time.

To go further

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

This 2023-24 Benfica jersey is a piece of Lisbon history in size L and in near-new condition — if you let it go, someone else will be very happy instead.