10/10
Shirt condition
Perfect condition
No defects. The orange is vivid and perfectly even — on this colour the slightest faded patch would show instantly, and there is none. The Rome city-map print is sharp across the whole surface, the EL SHAARAWY No.92 printing perfectly bonded, the she-wolf crest flawless and the sleeve patches intact. Collar, seams and inner labels in perfect condition.
| Size | S (see flat measurements above) |
| Manufacturer | Nike (Dri-FIT technology) |
| Season | 2018-2019 |
| Version | Orange third — tonal Rome city-map print |
| Sponsor | Qatar Airways |
| Printing | EL SHAARAWY No.92 in burgundy outlined in white, crests built in |
| Patches | UEFA Europa League patch + RESPECT band (European configuration) |
| Crest | Roman she-wolf, ROMA 1927 |
| Auth. code | 919018-740 (independently verifiable) |
Unsure about the size? This Nike S is fitted but long (49 x 73 cm): compare the flat measurements above, or check my vintage football shirt size guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Every piece is checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If a shirt bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial, I refund it in full. No expiry date on that guarantee.
- Legible Nike label (photo 4): reference 919018-740 and a complete barcode. That is this third's official reference, and it can be verified independently
- The Rome map print aligns across the seams: streets and squares continue exactly from one panel to the next along the sides. It is the fastest test on this particular shirt — on an unofficial piece the pattern is offset or crudely repeated
- Roman she-wolf crest (photo 3): the twins, the coat and the "1927" must stay legible under a loupe. It is the hardest crest in Italian football to reproduce
- UEFA patch on one sleeve and the RESPECT band on the other: the European-match configuration, distinct from the Serie A version where those spots stay empty
- Real photos of the exact shirt for sale, never stock images — full method in my authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — Look at photo 3 full size: what looks like an abstract texture is actually the street map of Rome, printed tone-on-tone in a slightly darker orange. You can make out the street layout and the bend of the Tiber. And at the base of the 9 and the 2 (photo 5), two mini Roma crests are printed into the body of the digit.
📖 A city printed onto a shirt
Nike did something rare with this third: instead of a decorative motif, they printed the actual map of Rome across the whole shirt, orange on orange. From a distance it is a texture; up close, it is the city's streets.
🔢 The 92, a number that tells a date. Stephan El Shaarawy wears 92 in reference to his birth year, 1992. An unusual number, instantly identifiable, and far rarer on the market than a standard one.
⚽ "Il Faraone". Nicknamed the Pharaoh for his Egyptian roots, El Shaarawy established himself as one of Serie A's most explosive wingers — first at AC Milan, then in Rome, where he returned after a spell in China.
🎨 Orange, Roma's alternative colour. The club has made orange its third historic colour, alongside garnet and yellow. A shirt you spot from fifty metres, and one that wears very well away from the stadium.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
What is the pattern on the shirt?
The street map of Rome, printed tone-on-tone in an orange slightly darker than the background. Look closely and you can make out the street layout and the bend of the Tiber. It is what makes this third so distinctive.
Why the number 92?
Because Stephan El Shaarawy was born in 1992. He wore that number throughout his career in Italy. It is a far rarer printing than a standard number — and instantly recognisable.
Has the orange faded?
No, and it is the first thing I check on a colour this bright. No faded areas, no haloes, no sheen at the shoulders. The orange is even across the whole surface. The photos are of the exact shirt for sale.
Is this shirt authentic?
Yes. Nike label with reference 919018-740 legible, Rome map print perfectly aligned across the side seams, crisp she-wolf crest and official printing with mini crests built into the digits. Lifetime authenticity guarantee.
How does this S fit?
Measured flat: 49 cm pit to pit and 73 cm long. A modern Nike S, fitted through the shoulders but with good length. If you wear a S and like a relaxed fit, size up.
How much is shipping and how fast?
Dispatched within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo (€5.99 within mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times are detailed on my shipping FAQ. 14-day returns if unworn.