{"product_id":"1999-00-arsenal-london-shirt","title":"Arsenal 1999-2000 Nike Home Dreamcast Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal 1999-2000 Nike Jersey — The Dreamcast Sponsor that Made Football History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1999-2000 season, Highbury, and on the Gunners' chest, a logo belonging to that precise era: \u003cstrong\u003eDreamcast\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sega's console, an unlikely and iconic sponsor for an \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal London on the rise under Arsène Wenger\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognizable in the entire Premier League of the 90s-2000s — and not many are still in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DREAMCAST\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS, TINY HOLE — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time giving it the character of a lived-in piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1999-2000 season saw Arsenal building its Wengerian legend. The club had just won a League and FA Cup double in 1998, and even if this specific season didn't end with a Premier League title, the \u003cstrong\u003eGunners remained a formidable attacking machine\u003c\/strong\u003e, established among the two or three clubs dictating the pace of English football. Highbury was a fortress then, one of England's hottest stadiums, and this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is its textile embodiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhat makes this kit particularly special in Arsenal's equipment history is the sponsor. \u003cstrong\u003eDreamcast\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sega's last console, appeared on the players' chests as the world transitioned into the year 2000, amidst technological fervor and cultural revolution. Seeing this logo on a Premier League jersey today is a real trip back in time — and an absolute rarity for any serious \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in this Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry arrives at Highbury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was precisely during this 1999-2000 season that Arsène Wenger signed Thierry Henry from Juventus. The French striker, still finding his feet, began laying the groundwork for what would become one of the greatest stories between a player and a club — and this jersey is the one he wore during his first appearances in a Gunners shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bergkamp — Overmars Duo on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, always surgically precise with his passes and legendary touches, and \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Overmars\u003c\/strong\u003e, with his speed and effectiveness on the left wing, continued to torment Premier League defenses in this jersey. Arsenal's offensive armada at that time was simply terrifying to defend against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVieira at the Heart of the Engine Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated English midfields with extraordinary physical and technical authority — the kind of player who changes a game just by taking possession of the ball. Wearing this jersey means embodying power and vision, that of a team that never gave up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e has a different cut from the mass-market replica: closer to the body, superior quality finishes, technical fabrics designed for real on-field performance. At that time, Nike produced authentic versions with clear differences in construction and inner labels — details that the discerning eye immediately spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one bears the marks of a jersey that has lived: a few light stains and a tiny hole honestly noted — that's precisely what an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is. Not a piece fresh out of vacuum packaging in 2024, but an object with a history behind it, a textile memory. That's the difference between decorating and collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from 1999-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut much closer to the body than current fits. An XL from that era generally corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on your build. Don't rely on the label — standards have changed radically in twenty-five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual jersey measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e deserves the two minutes it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Have It in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal 1999-2000 jersey with the Dreamcast sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a doubly rare piece: rare because it's an authentic Nike item from that period, and rare because the Dreamcast logo only existed for a handful of seasons before Sega definitively exited the console market. This intersection of gaming culture and professional football, at the dawn of the 2000s, makes it a collector's item that appeals to both football fans and lovers of 90s pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 7\/10 condition with clearly documented flaws, this jersey remains a solid piece for a collector who knows what they're looking for. Not many are still in this condition — most have disappeared into closets, yard sales, or landfills. This one is here, it survived, and it's waiting for the right owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Go Further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arsenal_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArsenal - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a vintage Arsenal jersey that's also a piece of culture — not just a piece of fabric — this one has it all. It's up to you to see if you snatch it up before someone else does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53941080850707,"sku":"278565","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-ARSENAL-LONDON-SHIRT-XL-278565_5.jpg?v=1774755951","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-arsenal-london-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}