Description
Match worn or issued Napoli home shirt by the club’s number 2 in the season 1995-1996. The number 2 was frequently (or always?) worn by center-back Roberto Ayala.
The 1995-96 season saw Napoli managed by Serbian coach Vujadin Boškov, but the team struggled for consistency in Serie A, finishing in a disappointing 12th place. It was a season of transition, with Napoli unable to challenge for European spots or domestic silverware. The squad featured key players like Giuseppe Taglialatela, Fabio Pecchia, André Cruz and Arturo Di Napoli, but they lacked the depth to compete with Italy’s top teams. In the Coppa Italia, their campaign was short-lived, as they failed to make a deep run. Financial issues continued to affect the club, foreshadowing the difficulties that would follow in the late 1990s.
Roberto Ayala was a commanding Argentine central defender, known for his leadership, defensive intelligence, and tough tackling. Born in 1973, he had a distinguished career spanning over two decades, making him one of Argentina’s greatest defenders. Ayala played for clubs like River Plate, Napoli and Milan, but it was at Valencia (2000-2007) where he truly shined, helping them win two La Liga titles and the 2004 UEFA Cup. Internationally, he earned over 100 caps for Argentina, captaining the team for several years and winning an Olympic gold medal in 2004. His leadership and defensive prowess left a lasting legacy in both club and international football.
This shirt has all the characteristics of a match shirt: the correct player size number is printed within the material; correct first team player size XL and the white Lotto label in the neck is different to the grey label in the commercially available fanshop shirt version.
Years: 1995-1996
Size: XL
Condition: Excellent
Brand: Lotto
Sponsor: Record Cucine
