The Argentinos Juniors 1996–97 Home Retro Football Jersey celebrates a memorable championship-winning season in the history of the Buenos Aires club. Following relegation from Argentina's top division in 1996, Argentinos Juniors responded by winning the 1996–97 Primera B Nacional championship under manager Osvaldo Sosa. The team recorded 22 victories across 42 matches, scored 79 goals and secured promotion with a decisive 1–0 victory over Gimnasia y Tiro on 7 June 1997. The achievement marked an immediate return to the Primera División and remains an important chapter in the club's history.
The promotion-winning squad featured influential players including Eduardo Bennett, Daniel Quinteros, Diego Placente, Rolando Schiavi, Liber Vespa and Fernando Zermattén. Honduran striker Bennett led the competition with 23 goals, while Quinteros scored the decisive goal that confirmed the championship. The squad also featured young talents who would later establish themselves at higher levels of Argentine and international football, reflecting Argentinos Juniors' longstanding reputation for developing talented players.
The home jersey features a striking red base with subtle vertical pinstripes, complemented by an asymmetric design featuring a contrasting white right sleeve and white shoulder panel with red stripe detailing. A classic white V-shaped neckline completes the distinctive mid-1990s appearance, while the club crest and prominent Crown Mustang chest sponsorship reinforce its period identity. Combining an eye-catching asymmetric design with the historical significance of Argentinos Juniors' 1996–97 championship and promotion, this retro home shirt is a memorable tribute to the club's football heritage.
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Argentinos Juniors 1996-97 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
The 1996–97 season was a defining comeback campaign for Argentinos Juniors, as the Buenos Aires club recovered from relegation by winning the Argentine Primera B Nacional championship and securing an immediate return to the top flight.
Following a difficult 1995–96 season that ended in relegation, Argentinos Juniors entered the second division determined to restore its place among Argentina's leading clubs.
Under head coach Osvaldo Sosa, the team produced an impressive championship campaign built around attacking football, consistency and the goalscoring performances of Honduran striker Eduardo Bennett.
Primera B Nacional — Champions
The 1996–97 Primera B Nacional featured 32 clubs competing through a multi-stage league format.
Argentinos Juniors successfully progressed through the opening phase before establishing themselves as the strongest team in the championship stage.
Across the complete campaign, the club recorded 22 victories, 14 draws and six defeats in 42 matches, scoring 79 goals and collecting 80 points.
In the decisive 26-match championship stage, Argentinos finished first with 52 points, two ahead of nearest challengers Talleres de Córdoba.
The achievement secured the club's return to the Argentine Primera División after just one season outside the top flight.
Eduardo Bennett — League Top Scorer
One of the defining players of the campaign was Eduardo Bennett, the experienced Honduran international striker.
Bennett scored 23 goals, finishing as the Primera B Nacional's leading goalscorer and providing the attacking firepower that helped Argentinos Juniors win the championship.
His consistent finishing was particularly important during the decisive championship stage, making him the standout individual performer of the promotion-winning season.
The squad also included promising young defender Diego Placente, who would later establish himself in European football and represent Argentina internationally.
Other important members of the team included Rolando Schiavi, Daniel Quinteros, Liber Vespa, Sergio Marra and Fernando Zermattén.
The Decisive Promotion Victory
On 7 June 1997, Argentinos Juniors secured the championship with a 1–0 victory over Gimnasia y Tiro.
The decisive goal came from Daniel Quinteros in the 71st minute, delivering the victory that confirmed Argentinos Juniors as champions.
The promotion represented a significant achievement for a club renowned for developing outstanding Argentine footballers, including Diego Maradona, Juan Román Riquelme and Fernando Redondo.
The 1996–97 home jersey therefore represents a memorable season of recovery, resilience and championship success.
