



FC Bayern Munich 1997-99 Home Shirt | Élber #9
Product Description
adidas FC Bayern Munich 1997-99 Men's Home Shirt | Official Élber #9 Print
The Samba Striker in Bavarian red. Giovane Élber arrived from Stuttgart in the summer of 1997 and immediately made the #9 his own. 21 goals in his debut season. A Bundesliga title in 1998/99 with 18 goals before the winter break. The Goal of the Year against Hansa Rostock, struck from the corner flag. This navy home shirt with its diamond jacquard texture, bold Opel panel and fold-over collar is one of the defining images of late-90s Bayern. FC Bayern Hall of Fame. Century XI. 139 goals. The man Uli Hoeneß called "irreplaceable" wore this shirt before the world even knew what was coming.
Features & Benefits
- Diamond Jacquard Texture: A woven diamond pattern runs across the entire body of the shirt, adding depth and a premium tactile quality that defines the late-90s adidas aesthetic.
- Fold-Over Collar: A white collar with red-and-white stripe trim delivers a classic, tailored look that anchors the shirt in its era.
- Two-Season Legacy: Worn across a DFB-Pokal triumph in 1997/98 and a Bundesliga title in 1998/99, culminating in a Champions League Final appearance at Camp Nou.
- Bold Opel Sponsor Panel: A wide red horizontal band with white Opel branding cuts across the chest, one of the most recognisable sponsor placements of the 1990s.
- Made in England: Produced in the UK during adidas' English manufacturing era, a hallmark of quality from this period of football shirt production.
Product Details
- Navy base with all-over diamond jacquard texture
- White fold-over collar with red-white stripe trim
- Embroidered FC Bayern Munich crest on left chest
- Embroidered adidas logo on right chest
- Central adidas spellout
- Red Opel sponsor panel across chest
- Élber #9 print
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Size: 2XL (exact measurements: chest width 65 cm, length 78 cm)
- Navy / Red / White
- Vintage / Relaxed Fit: This vintage shirt features a wider, roomier cut typical of its era. Expect a boxier silhouette with more length and width than modern jerseys. Note that vintage football shirts may fit differently to modern templates.
- Fit Tip: We recommend checking the exact measurements above and comparing them to your size chart for the most accurate fit, as vintage sizing can vary from current standards.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash only at a maximum of 30 degrees to protect the printed name set and preserve the vintage fabric
- Do not iron
- Wash inside out with similar colours
- Do not use bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Do not use chemical detergents or fabric softeners
Article number: 1001000170-ELBER9-2XL-7
Conditon & Features
Very Good (7/10) – Odd bobbles, wear on lower front
- Navy base with all-over diamond jacquard texture
- White fold-over collar with red-white stripe trim
- Embroidered FC Bayern Munich crest on left chest
- Embroidered adidas logo on right chest
- Central adidas spellout
- Red Opel sponsor panel across chest
- Official Élber #9 print
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Navy / Red / White
adidas FC Bayern Munich 1997-99 Men's Home Shirt | Official Élber #9 Print
The Samba Striker in Bavarian red. Giovane Élber arrived from Stuttgart in the summer of 1997 and immediately made the #9 his own. 21 goals in his debut season. A Bundesliga title in 1998/99 with 18 goals before the winter break. The Goal of the Year against Hansa Rostock, struck from the corner flag. This navy home shirt with its diamond jacquard texture, bold Opel panel and fold-over collar is one of the defining images of late-90s Bayern. FC Bayern Hall of Fame. Century XI. 139 goals. The man Uli Hoeneß called "irreplaceable" wore this shirt before the world even knew what was coming.
Features & Benefits
- Diamond Jacquard Texture: A woven diamond pattern runs across the entire body of the shirt, adding depth and a premium tactile quality that defines the late-90s adidas aesthetic.
- Fold-Over Collar: A white collar with red-and-white stripe trim delivers a classic, tailored look that anchors the shirt in its era.
- Two-Season Legacy: Worn across a DFB-Pokal triumph in 1997/98 and a Bundesliga title in 1998/99, culminating in a Champions League Final appearance at Camp Nou.
- Bold Opel Sponsor Panel: A wide red horizontal band with white Opel branding cuts across the chest, one of the most recognisable sponsor placements of the 1990s.
- Made in England: Produced in the UK during adidas' English manufacturing era, a hallmark of quality from this period of football shirt production.
Product Details
- Navy base with all-over diamond jacquard texture
- White fold-over collar with red-white stripe trim
- Embroidered FC Bayern Munich crest on left chest
- Embroidered adidas logo on right chest
- Central adidas spellout
- Red Opel sponsor panel across chest
- Élber #9 print
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Size: 2XL (exact measurements: chest width 65 cm, length 78 cm)
- Navy / Red / White
- Vintage / Relaxed Fit: This vintage shirt features a wider, roomier cut typical of its era. Expect a boxier silhouette with more length and width than modern jerseys. Note that vintage football shirts may fit differently to modern templates.
- Fit Tip: We recommend checking the exact measurements above and comparing them to your size chart for the most accurate fit, as vintage sizing can vary from current standards.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash only at a maximum of 30 degrees to protect the printed name set and preserve the vintage fabric
- Do not iron
- Wash inside out with similar colours
- Do not use bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Do not use chemical detergents or fabric softeners
Product Care
adidas FC Bayern Munich 1997-99 Men's Home Shirt | Official Élber #9 Print
The Samba Striker in Bavarian red. Giovane Élber arrived from Stuttgart in the summer of 1997 and immediately made the #9 his own. 21 goals in his debut season. A Bundesliga title in 1998/99 with 18 goals before the winter break. The Goal of the Year against Hansa Rostock, struck from the corner flag. This navy home shirt with its diamond jacquard texture, bold Opel panel and fold-over collar is one of the defining images of late-90s Bayern. FC Bayern Hall of Fame. Century XI. 139 goals. The man Uli Hoeneß called "irreplaceable" wore this shirt before the world even knew what was coming.
Features & Benefits
- Diamond Jacquard Texture: A woven diamond pattern runs across the entire body of the shirt, adding depth and a premium tactile quality that defines the late-90s adidas aesthetic.
- Fold-Over Collar: A white collar with red-and-white stripe trim delivers a classic, tailored look that anchors the shirt in its era.
- Two-Season Legacy: Worn across a DFB-Pokal triumph in 1997/98 and a Bundesliga title in 1998/99, culminating in a Champions League Final appearance at Camp Nou.
- Bold Opel Sponsor Panel: A wide red horizontal band with white Opel branding cuts across the chest, one of the most recognisable sponsor placements of the 1990s.
- Made in England: Produced in the UK during adidas' English manufacturing era, a hallmark of quality from this period of football shirt production.
Product Details
- Navy base with all-over diamond jacquard texture
- White fold-over collar with red-white stripe trim
- Embroidered FC Bayern Munich crest on left chest
- Embroidered adidas logo on right chest
- Central adidas spellout
- Red Opel sponsor panel across chest
- Élber #9 print
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Size: 2XL (exact measurements: chest width 65 cm, length 78 cm)
- Navy / Red / White
- Vintage / Relaxed Fit: This vintage shirt features a wider, roomier cut typical of its era. Expect a boxier silhouette with more length and width than modern jerseys. Note that vintage football shirts may fit differently to modern templates.
- Fit Tip: We recommend checking the exact measurements above and comparing them to your size chart for the most accurate fit, as vintage sizing can vary from current standards.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash only at a maximum of 30 degrees to protect the printed name set and preserve the vintage fabric
- Do not iron
- Wash inside out with similar colours
- Do not use bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Do not use chemical detergents or fabric softeners
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