9/10
Shirt condition
Very good condition
The shirt itself is very clean: crisp black and blue stripes, complete Pirelli sponsor with no cracking, intact crest and gold swoosh, no pilling or snags. The only point to flag is the NAINGGOLAN 14 lettering: the white has lost some of its opacity in places, mainly on the 1 and the 4, letting the stripes show through (photo 5). It remains perfectly legible.
| Size |
M — Nike Stadium cut, regular |
| Brand |
Nike — Dri-FIT fabric, fan version |
| Season |
2018-2019 — Inter's return to the Champions League |
| Version |
Black and blue striped home, gradient diamond pattern at the bottom, gold NERAZZURRI wording at the collar |
| Sponsor |
Pirelli on the chest, Driver on the lower back |
| Name and number |
NAINGGOLAN No. 14 on the back, white, small Inter logos in the numbers |
| Patches |
Champions League starball and UEFA Respect — applied in my workshop |
| Auth. code |
918999-011 (on the label, independently verifiable) |
Unsure about the size? This M measures 52 x 74 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
| Width (pit to pit) |
52 cm |
| Length (shoulder to hem) |
74 cm |
A standard Nike M, neither slim nor loose. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
Key facts about this piece
The lettering has faded in places: the white is a little less opaque on the name and number (photo 5). It is the only reservation on this shirt, and I prefer to flag it clearly before you buy. Everything else is in very good condition.
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- Inner Nike label: style code 918999-011, size M and batch FA180307NAG, the FA18 prefix pointing to the autumn 2018 collection (photo 4)
- Embroidered Inter crest: gold FCIM monogram inside its black and blue double ring, topped with the gold star (photo 3)
- Dri-FIT knit: fine, even knit with a tone-on-tone diamond pattern that gets denser towards the bottom of the shirt (photos 2 and 3)
- Finishing: gold Nike swoosh, gold NERAZZURRI wording inside the collar, black ribbed crew neck (photos 2 and 3)
Workshop note — Code 918999-011 is the Inter 2018-2019 home shirt in fan version. The name, number and patches were applied in my workshop: I never use them as proof, my expertise covers the shirt itself.
Nainggolan, a nerazzurro season
In summer 2018, Radja Nainggolan left Roma to join Luciano Spalletti, his former coach, at Inter. He took the number 14 for what would be his only full season in Milan.
September 2018: Inter return to the Champions League after six years away, in a group with Barcelona, Tottenham and PSV Eindhoven.
26 May 2019: on the final day of Serie A, Nainggolan scores against Empoli (2-1) and secures Inter's place in the next Champions League.
2018 also marked the club's 110th anniversary, founded in Milan in 1908. Inter finished the season fourth in Serie A.
Frequently asked questions
Is the faded lettering noticeable?
Up close, yes: the white lets the stripes show through on the 1 and the 4. From a distance, the name and number stay sharp and perfectly legible. Photo 5 shows exactly what you will receive.
Why is there a sponsor on the back?
Driver is a Pirelli brand. That season, Inter displayed it on the lower back, under the number, alongside the main chest sponsor.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the small inner label: code 918999-011 should be there, with the size and a batch number starting with FA18. You can type the code into a search engine to check the model yourself.
How does this M fit?
True to size: 52 cm pit to pit and 74 cm long. If you wear M on the high street, it will fit with a straight, comfortable cut.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to return the shirt if it does not suit you. Full details in my shipping FAQ.

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