The Peñarol 1998–99 Away Retro Football Jersey celebrates a memorable period in the history of one of Uruguay's most successful football clubs. Following five consecutive national championships between 1993 and 1997, Peñarol finished as runners-up in 1998 before reclaiming the Uruguayan Primera División title in 1999. Under head coach Julio Ribas, the club completed an unbeaten Clausura campaign and defeated historic rivals Nacional in the decisive championship final, restoring Peñarol to the summit of Uruguayan football.
The shirt is associated with influential players including Pablo Bengoechea, Antonio Pacheco, Gabriel Cedrés, Walter Pandiani, Marcelo Romero and Darío Rodríguez. Bengoechea's leadership and technical ability remained central to the club's success, while the emerging talent of Pacheco and Pandiani helped shape Peñarol's attacking identity. The 1999 championship victory, together with a run to the Copa Mercosur semi-finals, made this an important period in the club's late-1990s history.
The away jersey features a distinctive black-and-yellow colour scheme, offering a bold alternative to Peñarol's traditional striped home shirt. Its graphic-led design is characterised by a predominantly black background and prominent contrasting yellow detailing, including a large geometric motif across the upper body. The club crest and Parmalat chest sponsorship reinforce the shirt's authentic late-1990s identity. With its striking graphic composition and historical connection to Peñarol's 1999 championship triumph, this retro away jersey is a memorable tribute to the club's South American football heritage.
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Peñarol 1998-99 Away 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
Season: 1998–99
Club: Club Atlético Peñarol
Competition: Uruguayan Primera División / Copa Libertadores / Copa Mercosur
1998 League Finish: Runners-Up
1999 League Finish: Champions
1999 Head Coach: Julio Ribas
1999 Clausura: Champions
1999 Aggregate Table: 1st
1999 Record: 19 Wins / 6 Draws / 3 Losses
1999 Goals Scored: 71
1999 Goals Conceded: 25
Kit Type: Home
Primary Colours: Yellow / Black
Main Sponsor: Parmalat
Design: Striped / Geometric
Key Players: Pablo Bengoechea, Antonio Pacheco, Walter Pandiani, Darío Rodríguez, Marcelo Romero, Gabriel CedrésPeñarol's 1998–99 home design became associated with a major transition in the club's history. After finishing runners-up in 1998, Peñarol returned to the top in 1999, winning the Clausura, finishing first in the aggregate table and defeating Nacional in the championship playoff to become Uruguayan champions.
Rec. Player Printing Options
BENGOECHEA 10 is the definitive printing choice for the Peñarol 1998–99 Home Retro Football Shirt. Pablo Bengoechea was one of the defining figures of this Peñarol era and remained central to the side that returned to the top of Uruguayan football in 1999.
