Barca Third Jersey 1998-1999

The FC Barcelona third kit for the 1998-1999 season is one of the boldest and most recognizable designs of the late 90s. Designed by Nike, it stands out for its vibrant orange color, rarely used in the club's history, and a horizontal blue and red stripe that elegantly evokes Barça's identity. This retro jersey is now highly sought after for its originality and iconic status.

Design and style

• Main color: bright orange, atypical and perfectly representative of the stylistic experiments of the late 90s

• Navy blue horizontal stripe with a garnet border at chest level

• V-neck with navy blue and burgundy trim

• Embroidered Nike logo in blue, centered below the stripe

• The FC Barcelona crest is embroidered in the center of the band, offering a unique highlight.

• Straight and clean cut, true to Nike designs of that era

History and heritage

The 1998-1999 season marked FC Barcelona's centenary, celebrated throughout the year. Under the management of Louis van Gaal, the team won La Liga and boasted an exceptional squad: Rivaldo, Luis Figo, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique…
This third kit, rarely worn but visually striking, perfectly represents the club's boldness and stylistic modernization during this period. It remains a powerful symbol of the Nike years at Barça.

Details and advice

• Lightweight and durable polyester fabric, typical of late 90s models

• Comfortable fit, suitable for casual wear or for display in collections

• Cold washing is recommended to preserve the vibrancy of the orange and the embroidered details.

• An iconic and increasingly rare model, a must-have for FC Barcelona collectors.

Further information

• Season: 1998-1999

• Team: FC Barcelona

• Type: Third kit

• Equipment supplier: Nike

• Collar: V-neck with navy blue and burgundy trim

• Coat of arms: embroidered

• Distinctive detail: wide horizontal blue and red stripe on an orange background

• Material: Lightweight vintage polyester