Croatia Away Jersey 1998 – Boban – No.10 – Vintage Store – Lotto – 1998 World Cup – Name and Number Replica

Zvonimir Boban's 1998 Vintage Croatia Jersey

The 1998 Croatia national team's away jersey is a vintage relic of extraordinary charm and rarity, linked to the legendary 1998 World Cup in France, where Croatia achieved a historic third place in their absolute debut in the competition. Made by Lotto, it features an elegant blue base embellished with the unmistakable red and white checkered pattern, the šahovnica, arranged on the sides and under the sleeves, with a white collar bordered in red and blue. The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) emblem with the golden ball stands out on the chest. This XL size item is an original store garment from the era, produced in Italy and personalized on the back with the name Boban and the number 10. It is preserved in Excellent condition, with vivid colors and intact fabrics that testify to its excellent preservation, over twenty years after its production.

The Champion: Zvonimir Boban

Zvonimir Boban (Imotski, October 8, 1968) is one of the greatest and most beloved midfielders in the history of Croatian football. Elegant, technical, and gifted with an extraordinary vision of the game, he was the captain and playmaker of Croatia's "golden generation," leading them to third place at the 1998 World Cup in France, the season of this jersey. Wearing the number 10, he embodied the leadership and class of a team that entered legend. A flag-bearer for AC Milan, with whom he won Scudetti and a Champions League, Boban is remembered as one of the symbols of 1990s football. His Croatia jersey is a rare and highly coveted relic by collectors worldwide.

Replica Name and Number: What it means

It is important to specify with transparency that this item is an original Lotto store jersey from the era, to which the name "Boban" and the number 10 have been applied in a replica version, meaning they are reproduced and do not correspond to the official Lotto print. This is a widespread and perfectly legitimate practice in collecting: the jersey is authentic and original from the period, while the personalization faithfully reproduces the champion's name and number without being the official lettering. This detail does not reduce the charm of the relic, but it is right that the collector knows it for a fully informed purchasing decision.

What is a Vintage Jersey?

A Vintage jersey is an official kit produced over twenty years ago, which has become a collector's item due to its historical, emotional, and identity value. It is distinguished by the materials, cuts, and graphic details typical of its era, impossible to replicate in contemporary productions. Its value grows over time in relation to its rarity, state of preservation, and connection to teams, seasons, and champions who have made football history. Owning a Vintage jersey means preserving an authentic fragment of sporting memory.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each jersey is selected with rigorous criteria of authenticity, provenance, and quality by our experts. The originality of this item is directly guaranteed by MTM. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.