Chelsea 1998/99 Third Shirt – Gianfranco Zola Nameset – Very Rare

Overview

An original Chelsea 1998/99 Third Shirt manufactured by Umbro and featuring the legendary Gianfranco Zola nameset.

Widely regarded as one of the most iconic Chelsea shirts of the late 1990s, this striking design comes from a golden period in the club's history and is made even more desirable by the inclusion of one of Stamford Bridge's greatest ever players. Original examples with period correct Zola namesets are increasingly difficult to find and remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Key Details

Club: Chelsea FC

Season: 1998/99

Manufacturer: Umbro

Sponsor: Autoglass

Shirt Type: Third

Player: Gianfranco Zola

Nameset: ZOLA

Size: Large

Condition Report

Overall Condition: Very good

Any marks: None

Any pulls: Minor

Any bobbling: None

Any sponsor wear: None

Nameset Condition: Very good

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

The Story

The 1998/99 season saw Chelsea firmly establish themselves amongst England's elite clubs under Gianluca Vialli.

At the heart of the team was Gianfranco Zola, whose creativity, skill and sportsmanship made him one of the most loved players ever to wear a Chelsea shirt. Signed from Parma in 1996, Zola transformed Chelsea's fortunes and became one of the Premier League's first true international superstars.

This distinctive third shirt was worn during a period when Chelsea boasted a squad packed with talent and were competing regularly in European competition. The combination of the iconic Umbro design, Autoglass sponsorship and Zola nameset has made this one of the most desirable Chelsea shirts from the decade.

Notable Players Who Wore This Shirt

• Gianfranco Zola

• Dennis Wise

• Gianluca Vialli

• Roberto Di Matteo

• Marcel Desailly

• Gustavo Poyet

• Dan Petrescu

• Tore André Flo

Why Collectors Want This Shirt

• Features the legendary Gianfranco Zola nameset

• Classic Umbro late 1990s design

• Iconic Autoglass sponsorship

• Associated with one of Chelsea's greatest ever players

• Increasingly difficult to find in original condition

• Highly desirable amongst Premier League shirt collectors

Authenticity

This shirt has been inspected by Global Sports Collectibles and is believed to be a genuine original Umbro example from the 1998/99 season.

We do not knowingly sell counterfeit or replica products. Any defects, alterations or imperfections will be clearly described and photographed.

Shipping

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