The CA Osasuna 1987–90 Home Retro Football Jersey celebrates an important period in the history of the Pamplona club. Competing in Spain's top division throughout the late 1980s, Osasuna established a reputation for resilience, competitive performances and a formidable home atmosphere at El Sadar. The period included a memorable run to the 1987–88 Copa del Rey semi-finals, a tenth-place La Liga finish in 1988–89 and an improved eighth-place finish in 1989–90.
The era featured several important figures in Osasuna's history, including Jon Andoni Goikoetxea, Cuco Ziganda, Jan Urban, Pizo Gómez, Sammy Lee and Javier Castañeda. Goikoetxea developed into one of Spain's most exciting attacking players, while Ziganda emerged as a prolific young forward, scoring 11 league goals in 1989–90. Urban's arrival in 1989 added international experience and attacking quality to a team that continued to establish itself in La Liga.
The retro home jersey captures Osasuna's unmistakable red-shirt identity, incorporating fine vertical pinstripe detailing characteristic of the period. The classic late-1980s design is closely associated with the Rosado de Navarra chest sponsorship, while the traditional club crest and contrasting trim reflect the understated aesthetic of Spanish football during the era. Its distinctive combination of red fabric, subtle striping and period styling makes this shirt a tribute to Osasuna's competitive late-1980s generation and the foundations of the club's early-1990s success.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Osasuna 1987–90 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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TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Touch up with cool iron
- Machine wash warm
- Wash and iron inside out
- Remove immediately
- LINE DRY
Rec. Player Printing Options
Spanish clubs in the late 1980s generally used traditional match-day numbers rather than permanent squad numbers. For this shirt, number-only printing is the most historically appropriate option.
Best Printing Choice: 7 (Jon Andoni Goikoetxea)
Other Strong Options: 9 (Cuco Ziganda) / 11 (Jan Urban) / 8 (Pizo Gómez) / 4 (Javier Castañeda)
We recommend No.7 for Jon Andoni Goikoetxea as the leading printing option for the Osasuna 1987–90 Home Jersey. Goikoetxea was one of the most talented attacking players associated with Osasuna during the late 1980s. His pace, direct running and technical ability helped make him a prominent figure in Pamplona before his move to Barcelona in 1990.
Goikoetxea's importance to Osasuna's history extends beyond his performances during these seasons. His development at the club helped launch an international career that included appearances for Spain at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. For collectors interested in the origins of an outstanding Spanish winger, his association with Osasuna's late-1980s shirt makes him an appealing choice.
No.9 for Cuco Ziganda is the strongest goalscoring alternative. Ziganda established himself as one of Osasuna's most important young forwards and scored 11 La Liga goals in 1989–90, finishing as the club's leading league scorer. His performances helped Osasuna secure eighth place and established the foundations for his subsequent career.
No.11 for Jan Urban is another excellent option for the 1989–90 season. The Polish international arrived in Pamplona in 1989 and contributed eight league goals in his debut campaign. Urban would become one of Osasuna's most celebrated foreign players, making his association with this shirt especially attractive to collectors.
For the earlier part of the period, Pizo Gómez provides an equally meaningful alternative. His six league goals in 1988–89 underline his attacking contribution, while his involvement in Osasuna's 1987–88 Copa del Rey semi-final campaign gives him a strong connection to the club's late-1980s history.
Season Information
The 1987–90 period represents a memorable era in CA Osasuna's late-1980s history, when the Pamplona club established itself as a competitive and resilient presence in Spain's top division.
The 1987–88 campaign was particularly notable for Osasuna's run to the Copa del Rey semi-finals. The team also recorded an impressive 2–1 home victory over Real Madrid in February 1988, demonstrating the difficulty visiting teams faced at El Sadar.
In 1988–89, Osasuna finished tenth in La Liga, with Pizo Gómez emerging as an important attacking contributor from midfield. The following season brought further progress as the club climbed to eighth, helped by the goals of Cuco Ziganda and Polish forward Jan Urban.
Several players became closely associated with this period, including Jon Andoni Goikoetxea, Pizo Gómez, Sammy Lee, Javier Castañeda, Cuco Ziganda and Jan Urban. Their contributions helped establish the foundations for Osasuna's remarkable fourth-place league finish in 1990–91.
The home shirts from these three seasons are associated with the Rosado de Navarra sponsorship and classic red pinstripe styling. However, there were design variations across the period, including a plainer alternative home version in 1989–90.
