Udinese Third Shirt 1998/99 – Tomas Locatelli – No.10 – Player Issued – Diadora – Serie A Championship

Tomas Locatelli's Player Issued Jersey: Udinese's Third Blue Kit 1998/99

Udinese Calcio's official third jersey for the 1998/1999 season, in the Player Issued version prepared for Tomas Locatelli, is an authentic relic of Italian football from the late nineties. Made by Diadora with long sleeves, it features a royal blue base with an elaborate geometric triangle pattern sublimated throughout, white profiles on the sides, and black cuffs. The V-neck is finished with white and black inserts. The Diadora logo appears on the left chest, and the Udinese Calcio 1896 crest with a golden crown is on the right, with the Telital sponsor in the center. The left sleeve bears the official Lega Calcio Serie A patch. Good condition: the print of the Telital sponsor is partially cracked due to time passed since production — the fabric, collar, and all seams are perfectly intact.

The Player: Tomas Locatelli

Tomas Locatelli is an Italian midfielder who played for Udinese Calcio around the turn of the millennium, during one of the most interesting periods in the history of the Friulian club. The 1998/99 season saw Udinese play in Serie A with a high-quality squad, continuing the growth trajectory that would lead the club to consistently compete in the upper half of the table in the early 2000s. The Player Issued jerseys from that season — produced by Diadora, then the official technical sponsor — are now rare and highly sought-after relics by collectors specializing in Italian kits from the nineties, an era considered the golden age of Italian football design for the variety and boldness of its color and graphic choices.

What is a vintage Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit prepared specifically for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version by its professional finishes, match-grade cut and materials, and exclusive technical details reserved for team supply. A vintage Player Issued — produced over twenty years ago — adds an extra layer of historical rarity to these characteristics: the materials, manufacturing, and brands of the era are often impossible to replicate today, making each item a unique sporting and cultural document. Imperfections related to the passage of time, such as deterioration of prints, are elements that attest to its authenticity and enhance its collector's appeal.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding 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 moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.