1991–92 Juventus Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Juventus
Season: 1991–92
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Kappa
Primary Colour: Black and white vertical stripes
Notable Match: Juventus vs. Roma (Serie A, 1991–92)
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Key Authentication Features
Kappa Logo: Green stitched Kappa logo on the right chest. Embroidery should be clean and consistent, with the male and female silhouettes distinct.
Upim Sponsor: Felt material sponsor in white. Authentic shirts have a soft, raised feel—beware of printed or glossy versions.
Stars Patch: Two gold stars above the crest are embroidered into a yellow box patch, stitched onto the left chest. This is often missing or misaligned on fakes.
Collar: Classic polo collar with open v-neck and no button. Authentic versions are stitched cleanly and do not include printed size info under the collar.
Fabric & Pattern: Smooth polyester with wide black and white stripes. Fabric has a clear sheen and a subtle vertical texture.
Back: Continuation of stripe pattern. Player numbers were typically applied in white with black outline (not included on replicas).
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Player Info
Juventus 1991–92 First-Team Squad
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Angelo Peruzzi | Goalkeeper |
| Stefano Tacconi | Goalkeeper |
| Jurgen Kohler | Defender |
| Luigi De Agostini | Defender |
| Giancarlo Marocchi | Midfielder |
| David Platt | Midfielder |
| Antonio Conte | Midfielder |
| Thomas Häßler | Midfielder |
| Pierluigi Casiraghi | Forward |
| Salvatore Schillaci | Forward |
| Roberto Galia | Defender |
| Sergio Porrini | Defender |
| Mauro Conte | Midfielder |
| Roberto Baggio | Forward |
| Dino Baggio | Midfielder |
| Pasquale Bruno | Defender |
| Coach: Giovanni Trapattoni |
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Season Summary
Juventus finished 2nd in Serie A, behind champions AC Milan. The season featured standout performances from Roberto Baggio and the arrival of English midfielder David Platt. The classic black and white striped home shirt was worn throughout their domestic league campaign and in European competition.
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Final Notes
Common fake indicators include printed or iron-on sponsor logos, incorrect Kappa logo colours (especially black or blue), and lack of texture in the fabric. Always verify the felt Upim sponsor and the embroidered yellow star patch.
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