Galatasaray Home Shirt 1997-1998

Galatasaray's retro vintage home shirt for the 1997-1998 season is a key piece from the late 90s, embodying the power and flamboyant identity of the Istanbul club. Designed by Adidas, it features the iconic red and yellow two-tone scheme, enhanced by black details that reinforce its retro look and distinctive character. This shirt remains deeply associated with the club's rise to prominence before the historic 1999-2000 season.

Design and style

• Traditional red and yellow colours in a vertical half and half arrangement, an unmistakable signature of the club

• Black collar with red lining, offering a strong contrast and a finish typical of Adidas jerseys of that era

• Yellow Adidas stripes on the sleeves, integrated into a red area for a striking visual effect

• The central sponsor, “Bank Ekspres”, is in black, perfectly legible against the two-tone background.

• Black Adidas logo embroidered in the center of the chest

• Circular Galatasaray crest embroidered over the heart, accompanied by the Turkish crescent and star on the right breast

• Shiny vertical embossed fabric, characteristic of 90s football shirts

History and heritage

This jersey represents a significant transitional season before the club's golden age. In 1997-1998, Galatasaray laid the foundations for an exceptional team that would go on to win the UEFA Cup and the European Super Cup two years later. Worn by iconic players such as Hakan Şükür, Gheorghe Hagi, Tugay Kerimoğlu, and Bülent Korkmaz, this jersey evokes a period when Galatasaray was building its continental legend.

Details and advice

• Lightweight, textured retro fabric, true to the designs of the late 90s

• Comfortable straight cut, suitable for both everyday wear and for the collection

• Gentle washing is recommended to preserve the integrity of the vibrant colors and embroidery.

• An ideal item for Turkish football fans and vintage jersey collectors.

Further information

• Season: 1997-1998

• Team: Galatasaray SK

• Type: Home jersey

• Competition: Süper Lig / National Cups

• Equipment supplier: Adidas

• Collar: black with red trim

• Coat of arms: embroidered, accompanied by the Turkish national symbol

• Sponsor: Bank Ekspres

• Material: Retro textured polyester