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Celebrate one of the most memorable European campaigns in Celta Vigo's history with the Celta Vigo 1998–99 UEFA Cup Home Retro Football Jersey. Under manager Víctor Fernández, the Galician club established itself as an exciting force in Spanish and European football, combining technical attacking play with a talented international squad. Celta reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals after impressive victories over Argeș Pitești, Aston Villa and Liverpool. Their remarkable European run included a 3–1 victory at Villa Park and consecutive wins against Liverpool, securing a convincing 4–1 aggregate triumph. Although Celta were eventually eliminated by Marseille, the campaign remains a defining achievement of the club's late-1990s golden era.
The squad featured several outstanding players who contributed to Celta's growing reputation. Russian playmaker Aleksandr Mostovoi was the team's creative inspiration, renowned for his exceptional passing, close control and attacking vision. Fellow Russian international Valery Karpin added energy and versatility, while Israeli midfielder Haim Revivo provided further creativity. Claude Makélélé established himself as a highly effective defensive midfielder, supporting an attacking line featuring Bulgarian striker Lyuboslav Penev and Jordi Cruyff. In defence, Míchel Salgado and Fernando Cáceres contributed experience and reliability, helping Celta compete against established European opponents.
The European home jersey features Celta Vigo's traditional sky-blue colour scheme, complemented by contrasting white and navy detailing. Its clean design differs from the pinstriped domestic home shirt associated with the same season, giving the European edition a distinctive identity. The club crest and prominent Citroën sponsor complete the classic late-1990s appearance. Closely associated with Celta's famous victories over Aston Villa and Liverpool, this retro jersey captures the spirit of an unforgettable European campaign and remains a distinctive collector's piece for supporters of the Galician club.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Celta Vigo 1998–99 UEFA Cup Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
39
28
65–67
121–132
M
41
28
67–69
132–154
L
43
29
69–71
154–176
XL
44
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
46
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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TOP FIT
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Rec. Player Printing Options
Player
Nationality
Position
No.
Season Note
Aleksandr Mostovoi
Russia
Attacking Midfielder
20
One of Celta's greatest cult heroes; scored 8 league goals during the 1997–98 campaign
Valery Karpin
Russia
Midfielder
18
Played 37 league matches in his first season at Celta and became a key figure of the club's late-1990s side
Mazinho
Brazil
Defensive Midfielder
6
1994 World Cup winner; started all 37 of his league appearances during the season
Haim Revivo
Israel
Attacking Midfielder / Forward
9
One of Celta's main attacking threats, scoring 7 league goals
Míchel Salgado
Spain
Right-Back
2
Emerging Spanish international who later became a long-serving Real Madrid defender
Juan Sánchez
Spain
Forward
18*
Celta's leading league scorer with 9 goals
Best Printing Choice: MOSTOVOI 20
Other Strong Options: KARPIN 18 / MAZINHO 6 / REVIVO 9 / MÍCHEL SALGADO 2
