Size: Default Title

Condition: 9/10 Superb

Size: Adult's XXL

Chest Measurement: 46-48 Inches / 117-122 CM

Manufacturer: Umbro

Colour: Red & white

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 1999/2000

Player: Nikos Machlas

Patches: N/A

Official Umbro Ajax home football shirt from the 1999/00 season. Complete with Machlas #9 on the back of the shirt in original flock lettering.

Condition of this vintage football jersey is 9/10 – Superb (see photos).

Machlas joined Eredivisie giant Ajax Amsterdam in June 1999 for a then-club record $8.6 million. Despite netting 38 goals in 74 Eredivisie league games spread over three seasons, Machlas' goalscoring record was not deemed prolific enough for the demanding Ajax fans and coaching staff.

The team went through a transition as poor results meant Machlas had to endure three coaches in as many years. His place as striker became threatened by coach Ronald Koeman's preference for the younger strikers Zlatan Ibrahimović and Mido.

His 12 goals in the 2001–02 season were nevertheless important in the run toward the first league title for Ajax in four years. Ajax also won the KNVB Beker that season, meaning they achieved the "double". 

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