1992–94 Juventus Home L/S Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Juventus
Season: 1992–1994
Type: Home (Long Sleeve)
Manufacturer: Kappa
Primary Colour: Black and white vertical stripes
Notable Match: Juventus 1–0 Milan (Serie A, 1993)
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Key Authentication Features
Crest: Two gold stars stitched above the left chest stripe, representing 20+ league titles. No club badge was used on this version.
Manufacturer Logo: Embroidered green Kappa ‘Omini’ logo sits cleanly on the chest’s left black stripe.
Sponsor: Large black velvet-style ‘DANONE’ sponsor across the centre chest with correct spacing and edge finish. The letters are felt/flex material—not printed into the fabric.
Sleeves: Long-sleeved version features same shadow pattern throughout the arms, with sewn cuffs.
Fabric Pattern: Iconic Kappa geometric diamond motif sublimated throughout. Sharp, consistent pattern flow between panels.
Collar & Tag: Traditional lace-up v-neck with green-stitched Kappa tag inside. ‘Made in Italy’ marking visible on most genuine examples.
Back: Plain stripe continuation with no number by default. Player-issue shirts featured sewn-on numbers only when needed.
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Player Info
Juventus 1992–94 Key Squad
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Angelo Peruzzi | Goalkeeper |
| Jurgen Kohler | Defender |
| Antonio Conte | Midfielder |
| Didier Deschamps | Midfielder |
| Giancarlo Marocchi | Midfielder |
| Roberto Baggio | Forward |
| Andreas Möller | Midfielder |
| Fabrizio Ravanelli | Forward |
| Gianluca Vialli | Forward |
| Stefano Tacconi | Goalkeeper |
| Coach: Giovanni Trapattoni (1992–94) |
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Season Summary
Juventus remained competitive in both Serie A and European competitions during this era, finishing 2nd in the league in 1993–94. The long-sleeve version of this home shirt was worn in winter fixtures, often by defenders and midfielders.
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Final Notes
Common fake indicators include misaligned DANONE logos, weak embroidery on the Kappa badge, and a washed-out shadow pattern. Originals always have crisp ‘Made in Italy’ tagging and accurate stitching around the collar and sleeves.
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