£145.00
1997-98 · Ajax Amsterdam
1997-98 Ajax Amsterdam Away Shirt
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Iconic late-90s Ajax away kit featuring the famous vertical ABN-AMRO sponsor, large sublimated club crests, and the exclusive "Ajax School of Excellence" patch near the hem.
Club / nationAjax Amsterdam
Season1997-98
ManufacturerUmbro
SizeM
ConditionExcellent · 9/10
PlayerBase
Shirt typeAway
Archive assuranceConstruction, age and condition documented.
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Condition and disclosed flaws
- No notable wear found during inspection.
Product record
- SKU
- AJX-1997-U-2
- League
- Eredivisie
- Country
- Netherlands
Product details
About this shirt
Own a masterclass in 90s kit engineering with this authentic 1997-98 Ajax Amsterdam away shirt. Crafted by Umbro, this dark navy jersey is packed with unique design details, including five oversized graphic club crests watermarked into the front fabric. The design features bold red and white racing sleeve trims, a distinctive light gray buttoned polo collar, and a vibrant "AJAX" wordmark accompanied by Umbro's signature triple-striping running vertically down the left side flank. Complete with the iconic raised-flock vertical ABN-AMRO sponsor and a beautifully detailed lower-hem "Ajax School of Excellence" patch, this jersey epitomizes the peak era of bold European sportswear design.
The story behind the shirt
1997-98 in context
The 1997-98 season was an absolute golden era of dominance for De Godenzonen under Morten Olsen. Ajax absolute tore through the Eredivisie, wrapping up the domestic championship a staggering 17 points clear of rivals PSV Eindhoven. They capped off the historic double by famously dismantling PSV 5-0 in the KNVB Cup Final. This legendary template was graced on-pitch by a jaw-dropping roster of international talent—including the elegance of Danish master Michael Laudrup in his final professional season, Jari Litmanen, Edwin van der Sar, Benni McCarthy, and the De Boer twins. The "School of Excellence" emblem pays direct homage to De Toekomst, Ajax's world-renowned youth academy that birthed generations of football elite.
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