1996 Ronaldinho Game Jersey

Authentication Status:  Inconclusive

This is an UMBRO manufactured yellow Brazil shirt with “18” pressed on in felt on dazzle polyester material.

An Umbro brand soccer jersey issued for game use by Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo( Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima), at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia.

The short-sleeve yellow, and green collared jersey features a Brazil national team crest patch stitched into the upper left of the jersey. Applied onto the front and back of the jersey is uniform number “18” in green felt numbering. Applied above the team crest are four green stars.

These represent Brazil’s four World Cup titles (at the time). Applied above the uniform number on the back of the jersey is “Ronaldinho” in green felt lettering.

Patch placement, NOB and numerals also seem a bit off then photo styles viewed during the game.

It is a size “M” which would be consistent with Ronaldinho.

The excessive use on the jersey and on the wash tag is not consistent with wear that would be attributed to these Olympic games.