{"product_id":"1999-00-arsenal-shirt","title":"Arsenal Home Shirt 1999-2000 Nike Dreamcast vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal 1999-2000 Nike Jersey — Dreamcast on the Gunners' Chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1999-2000 season, Highbury roared, and on the chests of the \u003cstrong\u003eGunners\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sponsor we would never see again: \u003cstrong\u003eDreamcast\u003c\/strong\u003e, SEGA's console that would disappear two years later. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike Arsenal home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a relic of its time, doubly collectible — for the club it represents and for the logo that tells the story of a whole era of 2000s pop culture.\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\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DREAMCAST\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS, TINY HOLE, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, proof that this jersey has lived a life.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1999-2000 season was a pivotal period in \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal's\u003c\/strong\u003e history. The club had just achieved the \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric League and FA Cup double in 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e under Arsène Wenger, and the Gunners were looking to confirm their status as a dominant force in the Premier League. The pressure was immense, Manchester United had crushed everyone in Europe, and Arsenal had to deliver on all fronts. It was in this high-intensity context that this jersey was worn, season after season, match after match at Highbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eWenger's\u003c\/strong\u003e men could count on a high-quality squad. \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in the summer of 1999 from Juventus, and it was precisely in this jersey that he played his first few weeks as a Gunner — his conversion into a legendary striker was just beginning. Around him, the stalwarts were there: \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, an absolute boss, \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e delighting with his genius technique, \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Pires\u003c\/strong\u003e about to arrive, and behind them, \u003cstrong\u003eTony Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary captain defending Arsenal's badge for one of his last seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry's debut for Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was in this jersey that \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e played his first matches for the Gunners from the summer of 1999. A page of history was written at Highbury, one that would forever transform the club and the personal legend of the number 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArsenal in the 1999-2000 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gunners participated in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage that season, facing the best teams on the continent. This jersey represents Arsenal against the European elite, in a competition where the club sought to establish itself permanently on the continental stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dreamcast sponsor — a piece of pop culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEGA Dreamcast\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly displayed on this jersey for only a handful of seasons — the console would be abandoned by SEGA as early as 2001. Wearing this jersey today means wearing a piece of geek and gaming culture history from the 2000s, a unique sponsor in English football at the time.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a store-bought jersey pulled from a plastic box. It's a piece that was manufactured at the time, with the materials, flocking techniques, and finishes of the season concerned. \u003cstrong\u003eNike Arsenal jerseys from the late 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e are recognizable by their specific manufacturing details — tags, fabrics, textures — which no longer exist in modern productions or recent reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, which in the vintage world, is a very good score. The small marks noted — discreet pulls, light spots, tiny hole, slightly worn printings — are not flaws; they are proof. Proof that this jersey is indeed from that era, that it has been worn, that it is real. A perfect and immaculate jersey from the 1999 season is to be viewed with suspicion.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 1990s-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 1999 often equates to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on your body type. The cut at the time was more fitted, shorter in the back, narrower in the shoulders than what is found today. This is an almost universal rule for all \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e of that generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest (full circumference under the armpits), shoulder width, and the length you expect. Compare with the exact measurements of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us if you want precise measurements of this piece. It's better to take two minutes of precaution than to make an unnecessary return on a collector's item that won't be easily found again.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal home jersey 1999-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for a serious collector. First argument: the sponsor. The \u003cstrong\u003eDreamcast logo\u003c\/strong\u003e on a football jersey is an absolute rarity — a cross between English football history and video game history that speaks to two generations of enthusiasts at the same time. Second argument: the period. This is the Wenger era in all its nascent glory, the team building its legend, with Henry arriving and Vieira reigning. \u003cstrong\u003eNike Arsenal jerseys from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought after on the vintage football market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. an 8\/10 on a 25-year-old jersey doesn't grow on trees. Most of the examples still circulating have cracked flocking, distorted fabrics, or ingrained stains. This one has stood the test of time well. If you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage Arsenal jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be worn as much as it's displayed, this is it.\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 FC — 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 — Jersey History\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;\"\u003eAn Arsenal jersey with the Dreamcast logo on it will never exist again — you have the expiration date for the right time to act.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53941080883475,"sku":"342630","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-ARSENAL-SHIRT-XL-342630_4.jpg?v=1774755953","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-arsenal-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}