May 22, 1977 Diego Maradona Argentinos Juniors Match Worn Jersey – 2 Famous Goals at Age 16 to Become “El Pibe de Oro” – ResMatch LOA, Father-In-Law Collection

Offered here is a jersey of extraordinary historical weight: the red, long-sleeved Argentinos Juniors #10 match worn by a sixteen-year-old Diego Armando Maradona on May 22, 1977, the night he scored two goals that would come to define the earliest chapter of his legend. This simple wool-knit jersey, with its white ribbed collar and cuffs and the faded #10 printed on the back, is a tangible relic from the exact moment a teenage prodigy from Villa Fiorito began his transformation into one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen.

The jersey shows wear consistent with an actively used piece of period equipment: a soft, lived-in weave, natural fading across the red body, and light staining near the cuffs, along with a hand-stitched size tag at the interior collar. Its construction is entirely consistent with South American club jerseys of the era, well before modern synthetic fabrics took over the sport.

The jersey is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from ResMatch, a respected name in match worn football authentication, adding critical third party support to its provenance. Just as compelling is the item’s chain of custody: it descends directly from the father-in-law collection of the consignor, a detail that speaks to a long, private history outside the commercial memorabilia market before reaching auction now.

For collectors of football history, Maradona pieces, or iconic “origin story” artifacts from legendary careers, this jersey represents a rare chance to own a physical piece of the night a legend first announced himself to the world. Opportunities to acquire match worn items from Maradona’s teenage years at Argentinos Juniors are exceptionally scarce, making this a standout piece for any serious collection.