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Benfica 2017-2018 Away Shirt - Rúben Dias No.66 (L)

Benfica 2017-2018 Away Shirt - Rúben Dias No.66 (L)

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📐 Flat measurements

Width (pit to pit) 57 cm
Length (shoulder to hem) 73 cm

Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare — vintage often sizes differently from new.

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Shirt condition

Mint condition

No flaws. The charcoal grey is perfectly even, with no lighter patch at the shoulders — the first place an over-washed shirt gives itself away. The contrasting black sleeves show no pilling and no lifted edges, and the three white side stripes are crisp along their full length. The RÚBEN DIAS 66 print is flawless, including the tiny eagles at the base of each 6. The applied crest and the three embroidered stars are intact, with no pulled threads. The SAGRES band across the upper back is sharp, the V-neck is not stretched, and the UEFA patches are perfectly bonded.

Size L (see flat measurements above)
Brand adidas (climacool technology)
Season 2017-2018 — Rúben Dias's breakthrough season in Lisbon
Version Away, charcoal grey with black sleeves, three white stripes, V-neck
Sponsor Fly Emirates on the front, Sagres across the upper back
Printing RÚBEN DIAS No.66 in white with a black outline, Benfica eagle and three stars built into the base of the numbers
Patches Champions League starball on one sleeve, RESPECT band on the other
Production date 03/17 — readable on the label (photo 5)
Auth. code BR9255 (independently verifiable)

Unsure about the size? This adidas L is broad (57 x 73 cm): compare the flat measurements above, or check my sizing guide.

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  • Inner label photographed (photo 5): adidas reference BR9255 and production date 03/17. March 2017, the first run of the shirt launched for the 2017-2018 season
  • The crest is an applied textile badge, stitched all round (photo 3), with the three stars embroidered separately above it. On a fake, the whole thing is printed as one block and the stars have no relief
  • The black sleeves are a separate panel, not a printed block: the seam separating them from the grey body is visible inside and out
  • Starball and RESPECT on the sleeves: the European configuration, distinct from the Portuguese league version which carries none
  • Real photos of the exact item sold, never stock images — full method in my authentication guide

🛠️ Workshop note — Zoom in on the base of both 6s in photo 6: each number contains a miniature reproduction of the Benfica eagle topped by its three stars, printed in light grey on white. It is a few millimetres across. This is the detail redone prints never get right: they either leave it out or reduce it to a smudge. Look at the acute accent on the “Ú” of RÚBEN too: it is there, while most re-prints skip it.

📖 The 66 before Manchester

Before becoming one of the best centre-backs in the world at Manchester City, Rúben Dias wore the 66 in Lisbon. This shirt comes from there.

🦅 2017-2018, his first season in the first team. A product of the club's academy, he broke into the Benfica back line with an academy number — 66 — that he kept until he left.

💼 September 2020 — the move to Manchester City. He left Lisbon for England and was voted Premier League Player of the Season in his very first year. Shirts from his Benfica period have gained a lot of value since.

⭐ Three stars above the eagle. Each one stands for ten Portuguese league titles. Few European clubs can line up that many.

🎨 Charcoal grey with black sleeves — adidas went for a dark, understated away kit, a long way from the club's historic red. Collectors spot it instantly, because it looks like no other Benfica shirt.

👉 You'll find other European pieces from the same period in my 2010s collection and among my latest arrivals.

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🎯 Who is this shirt for?

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The Rúben Dias follower

His academy number at Benfica, three years before Manchester City. The shirt from before the fame.

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The Portuguese football fan

Eagle, three stars, Sagres on the back: every Benfica code on a piece that is rare outside Portugal.

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The Champions League spec hunter

Starball and RESPECT on the sleeves: the European night setup, never the domestic one.

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The one who wants understated

Grey and black, nothing loud: a football shirt you can wear every day without looking like you're wearing one.

Not sure? My Mystery Box offer is a great alternative — just write “Benfica” in the order notes.

❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt

Why the number 66?

It is the number Rúben Dias wore at Benfica, carried over from his time in the club's youth sides. He kept it until his transfer. A far less common print than the classic numbers — and therefore harder to find.

What do the three stars represent?

Each star above the crest stands for ten Portuguese league titles won by the club. They are embroidered separately from the eagle, with relief you can feel under your finger.

How do you know it is really 2017-2018?

The inner label carries the adidas reference BR9255 and the production date 03/17. March 2017 matches the first run of the shirt launched for the 2017-2018 season: the two line up.

Is this shirt authentic?

Yes. Referenced and dated adidas label, applied and stitched textile crest, embroidered stars in relief, black sleeves as a separate panel, official UEFA patches and printing with a miniature eagle inside the numbers. Lifetime authenticity guarantee, full refund if a doubt is ever proven.

How does this L fit?

Measured flat: 57 cm pit to pit and 73 cm long. A generous adidas L in width but standard in length. If you wear a M and like it loose, it will work for you too.

How much is shipping and how long does it take?

Shipped within 48 working hours with Colissimo tracking (€5.99 in mainland France, free over €100). International rates and delivery times are detailed in my shipping FAQ. Returns accepted within 14 days if unworn.

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