Napoli 1997-1998 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Allegri, Ayala & Bellucci]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for the SSC Napoli 1997-1998 season.

The 1997-98 season was a disastrous chapter in Napoli’s storied history, ending in relegation to Serie B after a catastrophic performance in Serie A. The team managed only 14 points from 34 matches, a meager tally that highlighted their struggles throughout the campaign. Despite starting the season with hopes of maintaining their place in Italy’s top flight, Napoli cycled through four different head coaches, including Bortolo Mutti, Carlo Mazzone, Giovanni Galeone, and Vincenzo Montefusco, none of whom could reverse the team’s fortunes.

Napoli’s defense was particularly porous, conceding an average of over two goals per match. This frailty nullified the efforts of standout performers like Roberto Ayala, whose consistent excellence in defense eventually earned him a transfer to AC Milan. The attacking unit fared slightly better, with Claudio Bellucci scoring ten goals in what was a bright spot in an otherwise bleak campaign. However, the anticipated contributions of Igor Protti fell far short of expectations, leaving the team without the firepower needed to salvage points.

In the Coppa Italia, Napoli managed to reach the last 16, but their focus on Serie A survival overshadowed their cup run. Just eight years after their second Serie A title, the club’s relegation was a sobering reminder of their decline, stemming from financial instability and a lack of cohesion on the pitch. For a club that had not been relegated since its bankruptcy in 1964, the fall was both shocking and disheartening. The 1997-98 season remains a poignant reminder of the hard work required to rebuild Napoli into a competitive force.

Notable Players: Giuseppe Taglialatela, Roberto Ayala, Francesco Baldini, Bertrand Crasson, William Prunier, Reynald Pedros, Fabio Rossitto, Massimiliano Allegri, Claudio Bellucci, Igor Protti, José Luis Calderón, Aljoša Asanović, Francesco Turrini, Raffaele Sergio, Guglielmo Stendardo.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.