vs. Celtic F.C., REDON ACRYLFASER label, stitched crests, and number 14, long sleeved

Note: Believed worn by Artur Jorge.

Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.

Artur Jorge Braga Melo Teixeira, commonly known as Artur Jorge, was a Portuguese football manager and former player who enjoyed a hugely successful playing and managerial career.

As a player, Jorge started his professional journey at Académica de Coimbra and later moved to Benfica, where he achieved considerable success, winning four Portuguese league championships, two Taça de Portugal cups, and two silver boots as leading goalscorer. However, due to a serious leg injury, he was forced to end his playing career at Belenenses during the 1977-78 season.

On the international stage he played 16 times for Portugal and was a member of the squad that reached the Brazil Independence Cup final in 1972.

After his playing days, Jorge embarked on a prestigious managerial career that saw him work with various clubs, including FC Porto, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Académica de Coimbra, CSKA Moscow, and more. He also had international coaching stints, managing the Portugal national team during different seasons and leading the Switzerland national team at UEFA Euro 1996.

During his time at Porto in the 1980s he won three national champion titles and two Taça de Portugal titles, although his greatest success was a triumphant 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the 1987 European Cup Final. The win would cement his position as a legend of the game, with fans christening him "Rei Artur" ("King Arthur").

On November 12, 1969, Celtic hosted Benfica in a thrilling European Cup First Leg match at Kerrydale Street. Despite a weekend defeat, Celtic prepared diligently, with Bobby Lennox ruled out due to an ankle injury. Stein opted for experience in the lineup, recalling veteran players including Bertie Auld.

Celtic displayed dominance throughout, with John Hughes scoring a goal wrongly disallowed. The legendary Eusebio was overshadowed as Celtic tore Benfica apart, securing a convincing 3-0 victory. As a sub for Benfica, Artur Jorge showcased his skills.

Celtic eventually won the tie on a coin toss after losing the second leg 3-0, making it 3-3 on aggregate.

Years later, in 1997, there were strong speculations that Artur Jorge would become the manager of Celtic. A respected journalist at the time even announced that Jorge was the new Celtic manager, however, this speculation turned out to be inaccurate, with Wim Jansen eventually appointed to the position.

Although the managerial opportunity with Celtic did not materialise, Jorge’s overall footballing contributions as a player and manager place him as one of the greats of the game.