Signed Arie Haan Ajax 1971-73 | Photo Proof

This signed Arie Haan Ajax vintage football shirt celebrates the legendary Dutch midfielder's role across all three consecutive European Cup triumphs from 1971 to 1973, one of the most dominant periods in club football history. The vintage design honours the iconic red and white Ajax colours worn during the club's unprecedented treble of European Cup victories, with Haan serving as the defensive anchor in midfield that allowed Johan Cruyff and the attacking talents to flourish in the Total Football system.

This shirt was signed by Arie Haan on 13 August 2025 in Vianen, The Netherlands during an official Numero 14 signing session. The signing was witnessed and documented with exact photo proof showing Haan signing this specific shirt, providing comprehensive authentication for collectors. Numero 14's certificate of authenticity accompanies the shirt, with certification number 3 linking the item to the verified signing event.

The shirt is a size L vintage design in mint condition, featuring the classic Ajax red and white vertical stripes with period-correct styling that echoes the 1971-73 European Cup treble era. The design captures the essence of Ajax's golden period when the club revolutionized European football with their innovative tactical approach and exceptional individual talent combined with collective brilliance.

The 1971-73 European Cup treble remains one of football's greatest achievements, with Ajax defeating Panathinaikos 2-0 at Wembley in 1971, Inter Milan 2-0 in Rotterdam in 1972, and Juventus 1-0 in Belgrade in 1973. Haan's role as holding midfielder provided the tactical discipline and physical presence that balanced the creative freedom given to attacking players, while his ability to contribute spectacular long-range goals added an extra dimension to Ajax's attacking threat.

Arend "Arie" Haan established himself as one of Europe's finest midfielders during this golden era. Born on 16 November 1948, Haan's combination of defensive solidity, tactical intelligence, and powerful shooting made him indispensable to Ajax's success. His performances across the three European Cup campaigns demonstrated remarkable consistency at the highest level, contributing to domestic dominance that saw Ajax win multiple Eredivisie titles and KNVB Cups alongside their European triumphs.

The Numero 14 authentication with witnessed signing session and exact photo proof provides comprehensive verification for this signed football shirt. The witnessed signing session ensures the autograph was applied under professional observation, while the exact photo proof captures the specific moment Haan signed this shirt. The certificate of authenticity with certification number 3 creates a permanent record linking the signature to the verified signing event in Vianen.

This shirt holds particular significance as a vintage design celebrating Ajax's unprecedented European Cup treble signed by a key architect of that success. Haan's subsequent career brought further European glory with Anderlecht, winning two Cup Winners' Cups, while his international career included memorable performances at the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals. His famous 40-yard goal against Italy in 1978 remains one of World Cup history's most spectacular strikes, cementing his reputation for long-range shooting prowess.

For display purposes, this signed football shirt can be professionally framed with UV-protective glazing to preserve both the fabric and autograph. Consider mounting the shirt alongside the exact photo proof and certificate of authenticity to create a complete display that celebrates Ajax's Total Football revolution and the three consecutive European Cup victories that established the club as one of football's all-time great teams.

Your purchase includes the vintage signed football shirt with Numero 14 certificate of authenticity and exact photo proof from the witnessed signing session. The certification number 3 provides permanent verification of the signing event, while the photo documentation captures the moment Haan signed this specific shirt. The item arrives carefully packaged to protect the signature and fabric during transit.