Holland 1989 player shirt by Adidas believed to have been match worn by Richard Witschge in the 1990 FIFA World Cup Group 4 match against Finland played at De Kuip, Rotterdam on the 15th November 1989.
The Ajax starlet joined the action as a 78th minute substitute for John van't Schip as Holland cruised to a 3-0 victory. Second half goals from Bosman and the Koeman brothers gave the Dutch the win that assured their place at Italia 90 as group winners ahead of rivals West Germany on this final matchday in the qualifying process.
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This was only the 20 year old Witschge's second appearance for the Oranje after making his senior debut the previous month in a 2-1 win in Wales. The stylish midfielder's performances earned him a place in the squad at the World Cup Finals come the summer of 1990. This new Adidas kit for the KNVB was only worn in two matches to this specification, here and in the friendly against Brazil in December. The design was altered in the new year with the logos and number screen printed. Witschge went on to make 31 appearances for Holland and also starred for Johan Cruyff's Barcelona 'Dream Team'.
Correct player size flock print professionally machine stitched, flock KNVB cest and light transfer Adidas trefoil, made from 40% cotton, 40% polyester and 20% viskose, design not commercially available to this specification, comes from the players own collection - a signed letter verifying this can be provided.
