{"product_id":"santos-fc-1997-98-home-shirt-9","title":"Santos FC 1997-98 Home Shirt (#9)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1997 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Santos FC finished 7th in the first phase under manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo. The club also won the Torneio Rio-São Paulo in 1997. For the 1998 season, Emerson Leão took over as manager, leading Santos to a 4th place finish in the first phase of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and reaching the semi-finals. A significant achievement during this period was winning the 1998 Copa CONMEBOL, securing their first trophy in this competition by defeating Rosario Central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number 9 shirt was notably worn by players such as Lúcio Bala during the 1998-99 period. Forward Viola was a key figure, becoming the top goalscorer in the 1998 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with 21 goals. The team was managed by Vanderlei Luxemburgo in 1997, followed by Emerson Leão from December 1997 through the 1998 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Umbro","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":52215536353561,"sku":"TKD3543","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/246.png?v=1776423485","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/santos-fc-1997-98-home-shirt-9","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}