Description
Match worn Fiorentina long-sleeved home shirt during the 1991-1992 season by the club’s number 14 Alberto Malusci. It was worn in the home game against Verona on Sunday 8 December 1991 (4-1 win). Malusci was substituted from the bench in minute ’67 for Stefano Borgonovo. During this season, Fiorentina’s first team wore shirts numbered from 1 to 11 and the substitutes wore 12 to 16.
Fiorentina’s 1991-92 season in Serie A was a turbulent one, marked by inconsistency and managerial changes. Led by Brazilian forward Gabriel Batistuta in his debut season, the team struggled despite his goal-scoring efforts. The season started under coach Sebastião Lazaroni, but poor results led to his dismissal, with Luigi Radice taking over. Fiorentina finished 12th in the league, narrowly avoiding relegation. Despite their struggles, Batistuta’s emergence as a top striker was a bright spot, setting the foundation for his legendary status at the club in the years to come.
Alberto Malusci was an Italian central defender who played professionally from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. He began his career at Fiorentina, where he made his Serie A debut in 1989 and was part of the squad for several seasons, including their challenging 1991-92 campaign. Known for his solid defensive skills, Malusci later played for clubs like Marseille, where he spent a brief spell, and had stints in Italy’s lower divisions before retiring. Though not a household name, he was a reliable presence in defense throughout his career.
This shirt has all the characteristics of a match shirt: correct player size and style (with shade) number screen-printed – within the material of the shirt, smaller Giocheria sponsor logo, first team player size XL, but above all the fully embroidered Lotto and club patch on the chest (being screen printed on commercially available fanshop versions).
The shirt comes with a short letter verifying that it was worn by Malusci in this specific match.
Years: 1991-1992
Size: XL
Condition: Very good
Brand: Lotto
Sponsor: Giocheria (kid toys company)
