The red and orange halves are vivid, the fabric is soft with no snags, and the crest with its four embroidered stars is flawless. The only thing to point out: faint pinkish marks in the white of the number 9 on the back, visible up close and detailed below.
ICARDI N°9, white with gold shadow, mini club logo on the number
Patches
Champions League starball and UEFA Foundation on the sleeve (applied in my workshop)
Production date
Batch 2302MAT shown on the label
Auth. code
FN0200-836 (on the label, independently verifiable)
Not sure about the size? This S is on the slim side: compare with the flat measurements below or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
Width (pit to pit)
46 cm
Length (shoulder to hem)
70 cm
Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
What you need to know about this piece
The name and number were applied in my workshop. Up close, you can make out faint pinkish marks in the white of the number 9, with no peeling or cracking (photo 6). They don't show when the shirt is worn, but I'd rather show them to you.
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Embroidered crest (photo 3): GS 1905 crest sewn on a white base, four raised embroidered stars, tight and even stitching
Fabric: perforated Dri-FIT knit, with a central seam cleanly dividing the orange and the red
Finishing: tone-on-tone embroidered Nike swoosh, ribbed collar, woven Nike tag at the bottom of the front
Workshop note — The -836 suffix of the reference is the colourway code of this home shirt: I always check that it matches the actual colour of the piece. The four stars, which stand for twenty league titles, must be embroidered separately above the crest, as they are here.
Icardi and the record-breaking season
Loaned by Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, Mauro Icardi made an instant impact in Istanbul and helped win the Turkish title. Galatasaray signed him permanently in the summer of 2023.
3 October 2023: at Old Trafford, Galatasaray beat Manchester United 3-2 in the Champions League. Icardi scores the winning goal.
In the league, the 2023-2024 season is historic: Galatasaray retain their title with 102 points, a Süper Lig record, and Icardi finishes as the league's top scorer.
No, the Champions League starball and the UEFA Foundation badge were applied in my workshop, along with the name and number. They are not used as proof of authenticity: the label, the crest and the fabric establish it.
What do the four stars stand for?
In Turkey, each star stands for five league titles. Galatasaray have worn the fourth since their twentieth title.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Search the reference FN0200-836 printed on the label: it should bring up the Galatasaray 2023-2024 home shirt. Also check the embroidery of the crest and stars.
How does this S fit?
On the slim side: 46 cm pit to pit and 70 cm long. If you're between two sizes, compare with a shirt you already wear.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Shipped within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it doesn't suit you. All the details are in my shipping FAQ.
Authenticated by Matthieu
Authentication expert and founder of Pure Football Shirts. Every shirt goes through my hands before it goes online. My story →