SL Benfica 98/99 Away Shirt

An iconic piece featuring distinctive late-90s football design elements

This shirt stands out due to its shimmering gold base fabric, which gives it an audacious, regal appearance. The shirt is accented by deep red adidas stripes on the shoulders and sleeves, along with oversized red piping curving from collar to underarm, visually framing the torso and enhancing the tailored look.

A red-shouldered polo-style collar with a layered red insert and subtle ribbing adds texture and visual weight to the neckline. The shirt also sports raglan sleeves for improved freedom of movement and a sleek silhouette. The fabric is a high-luster polyester weave, making the shirt noticeably reflective under the lights, capturing the experimental spirit of the era’s kit manufacturing.

The club crest is woven, and the iconic Telecel sponsor is prominently displayed across the chest in deep red, further contributing to the bold look.

Notable players such as João Pinto, Karel Poborský, and Nuno Gomes wore this shirt during Benfica’s third-place finish in the Portuguese Primeira Divisão and their campaign in European competition under manager Graeme Souness.