1996 Germany Home Player Issue Football Shirt Helmer #5 (L)

Condition: 9/10 Superb (an unworn, player issue jersey)

Size: Adult Large

Chest Measurement: 42-44 Inches / 107-112 CM

Manufacturer: Adidas

Colour: White, red - gold - black trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 1996

Player: Thomas Helmer

Patches: N/A

Official Adidas Germany home short sleeve football shirt from the 1996 international tournament, Euro'96.

This is a unworn player issue jersey, carried by the German national team as part of their stock to use throughout the 1996 European Championships. The jersey was acquired by the former Manchester United kitman, Norman Davies from the Old Trafford dressing room (all of Germany's group games and their quarter-final match were played at this venue). It was then given to his friend and colleague (who held the job title 'Director of Venue') as a gift, before ultimately being sold to ourselves as part of a larger collection.

A signed letter of confirmation will also accompany the jersey, detailing the jerseys provenance.

The condition of this original football jersey is 9/10 - Superb (see photos).

Helmer made his full international debut for Germany on 10 October 1990, a 3–1 win in a friendly match with Sweden in Stockholm. He enjoyed great success in the UEFA European Football Championships, starting in consecutive finals. In 1992, Germany lost surprisingly to Denmark, which had been called at the last hour, but four years later went one better, defeating the Czech Republic in extra-time at Wembley.

Helmer also appeared in two FIFA World Cups, bowing out of international football in the second round clash of the 1998 edition against Mexico, when he was replaced before half-time by Christian Ziege. He was known for tripping Josip Weber during the 1994 world cup in the penalty area but Kurt Röthlisberger, the referee, did not make a call.