Manchester City 2012-2013 Home Long Sleeve Shirt - Agüero No.16 (L)

The sky blue is even, the navy polo collar holds its shape and the cuffs are not stretched. The embroidered crest and its three stars are intact, the Etihad Airways print is sharp, and the back flocking lies perfectly flat. The fabric shows light overall wear, with a few small pale marks visible up close on the front (photo 6).

Unsure about the size? This L measures 50 x 74 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

Umbro "Tailored" shirts from this era fit close to the body: this L wears like a roomy M. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

Key facts about this piece

A long sleeve version, less common than the short sleeve on this model. The shirt has been worn: the fabric shows light overall wear and a few small pale marks on the front, visible only up close (photo 6).

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• Woven Official Product label, number 012789499 in red, stitched into the side seam (photo 4)
• Embroidered crest: eagle, ship and M.C.F.C. stripes, "Superbia in Proelio" motto on the scroll, three embroidered stars above (photo 3)
• Embroidered Umbro logo in a navy diamond, and "Tailored by Umbro" printed on the collar
• Cut and finish: navy polo collar with split placket, shaped side panels, ribbed cuffs, finely textured knit

Agüero, the 93:20 man

Sergio Agüero arrived from Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2011 and took the number 16. In his very first season, he scored the most famous goal in the club's history.

13 May 2012: against QPR, in the 94th minute, Agüero scores to make it 3-2 and gives Manchester City their first English title since 1968. The time of the goal, 93:20, has become a symbol for the fans.

In 2012-2013, City therefore wore the gold champions' badges on the sleeves. The club finished second in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup final, lost to Wigan.

It was also Umbro's last season as the club's kit supplier, before the switch to Nike in 2013.

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