1991–93 Brazil Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Brazil
Season: 1991–1993
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Umbro
Primary Colour: Bright yellow with green collar
Notable Match: Brazil vs. Argentina (1991 Copa América)
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Key Authentication Features
CBF Crest: Fully embroidered crest with navy border, white cross, and three stars above. “BRASIL” text stitched in green beneath the badge.
Umbro Logo: Embroidered Umbro double diamond in green. Look for correct spacing and layering—should be sewn, not printed.
Collar: Classic Umbro-style green button-up collar with striped inner placket. Inner tag features “REPLIKIT” branding (official distributor for Brazil).
Jacquard Pattern: Features an all-over sublimated geometric design, including hidden CBF logos and Umbro diamonds throughout the fabric. The pattern is complex and woven into the material, not printed.
Sleeve Print: Some versions feature printed Umbro diamonds on the sleeve—common on match-issue shirts.
Inner Label: White stitched Umbro tag with “REPLIKIT” branding. Size usually indicated below.
Back: Plain yellow with continued jacquard pattern; no player numbers included on retail shirts.
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Player Info
Notable Brazil Squad Members (1991 Copa América – 1993 Qualifiers)
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Taffarel | Goalkeeper |
| Cafu | Defender |
| Aldair | Defender |
| Mazinho | Defender |
| Raí | Midfielder |
| Dunga | Midfielder |
| Zinho | Midfielder |
| Valdo | Midfielder |
| Careca | Forward |
| Bebeto | Forward |
| Romário | Forward |
| Coach: Paulo Roberto Falcão / Carlos Alberto Parreira |
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Season Summary
The 1991–93 shirt marked a transitional era for Brazil. Despite a trophyless run during this period, it served as the foundation kit for a new wave of talent that would ultimately go on to lift the 1994 World Cup. The bold geometric jacquard pattern and traditional green collar are now iconic among collectors.
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Final Notes
Common fakes lack the jacquard pattern or feature printed CBF badges. The inner “REPLIKIT” tag is a reliable indicator of authenticity for Brazilian Umbro shirts of this period. Be cautious of replicas with a shiny fabric or inaccurate crest embroidery.
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