Boca Juniors 1996-98 Home Shirt

Season Overview The 1996-97 season was a period of transition for Boca Juniors, with the team finishing 10th in the Apertura and 9th in the Clausura tournament. This season was notable for the debut of a 17-year-old Juan Román Riquelme. The following 1997-98 season saw significant squad reinforcements and an improved performance in the Apertura, where they finished in 2nd place, just one point behind champions River Plate. However, they dropped to 6th place in the Clausura, which led to a change in management. This period also marked the final professional appearances and retirement of the legendary Diego Maradona in October 1997. Key Players During the 1996-98 period, the team was managed by Carlos Bilardo, who was replaced by Héctor Veira in January 1997. The squad featured iconic players such as Diego Maradona in his final season, a young Juan Román Riquelme at the start of his illustrious career, and striker Claudio Caniggia. Other key figures included Martín Palermo, who became the top goalscorer in the 1997-98 season, and defenders like Walter Samuel and Jorge Bermúdez. This 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.