{"product_id":"1999-01-athletic-club-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Athletic Club Bilbao 1999-2001 Adidas Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAthletic Club Bilbao 1999-2001 — The long-sleeved Adidas jersey from an era of Basque iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1999 and 2001, \u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Club de Bilbao\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a period of fierce resistance in La Liga, remaining true to its unique philosophy: never a player who was not trained in the Basque Country. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies exactly that — an uncompromising club identity, worn by local men on the pitches of San Mamés. A rare relic from that era, in an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e version and size S.\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 1999-2001\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athletic Club de Bilbao\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOME SHIRT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Club Bilbao\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most unique club in Europe — perhaps in the world. Its unwritten but absolute rule: to recruit only \u003cstrong\u003eBasque\u003c\/strong\u003e players, trained in the region. At the end of the 90s, this principle was not a hindrance, it was a source of pride. The club maintained itself in \u003cstrong\u003ePrimera División\u003c\/strong\u003e with a regularity that commanded respect, never selling its soul to the international transfer market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis long-sleeved jersey is the one worn by guys like \u003cstrong\u003eIsmael Urzaiz\u003c\/strong\u003e, a leading striker capable of putting pressure on any Liga defense, or \u003cstrong\u003eJoseba Etxeberria\u003c\/strong\u003e, the technical winger with tireless legs whom all of San Mamés adored. Alongside them, \u003cstrong\u003eMikel Lasa\u003c\/strong\u003e and experienced defender \u003cstrong\u003eRafael Alkorta\u003c\/strong\u003e, who returned home after his years at Real Madrid, gave the group a balance between youth and experience. A team of character in a jersey of character.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Mamés, an impregnable Basque fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt home, the Athletic of this era was a difficult team to maneuver. The atmosphere of \u003cstrong\u003eSan Mamés\u003c\/strong\u003e — the old cathedral before the construction of the current stadium — is legendary, and visiting teams know it. Wearing this jersey at home means carrying the weight of an entire region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrzaiz, the people's goal scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsmael Urzaiz\u003c\/strong\u003e was at this period one of the most feared center-forwards in La Liga, capable of competing with the best scorers in the Spanish championship. He wore this jersey with the conviction of a man who knows what the number 9 means in Bilbao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkorta, the return of the prodigal son\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRafael Alkorta\u003c\/strong\u003e, after a career at Real Madrid and a European Cup under his belt, ended his career at Athletic — where it all began. In this jersey, he embodies the continuity and loyalty that define the club. A symbol within a symbol.\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 is something different from a replica. It's the period cut, the Adidas technical fabric from the 90s-2000s, the finishes designed to be worn on a field and not sold in a souvenir shop. We're talking about an object that existed in the real world of professional football, not a reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small fabric snags — \"little pulls\" as they say in the business. Nothing that alters the structure or readability of the jersey, just the normal traces of an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that has lived. That's exactly what makes it real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eGolden rule for any \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s and 2000s: sizes run small. An S from that era often corresponds to a modern XS, sometimes even less depending on current body types. Don't rely on the label alone — sizing standards have radically evolved in twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference, shoulder width, and desired length. Compare with the actual measurements of the jersey available on the product sheet. Two minutes of precaution to avoid an unpleasant surprise — and for this \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible Athletic Club jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e to really fit you well.\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\u003elong-sleeved vintage Athletic Club Bilbao jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece for several reasons. First, long-sleeved versions are always produced in smaller quantities than short-sleeved ones — collectors know this. Second, Athletic is a club with a unique philosophy, which gives it a special aura in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e. And finally, the 1999-2001 period coincides with one of the last great Adidas constructions before the generalization of new generation synthetic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003econdition 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is one of the best preserved examples you will find on the secondary market. The small pulled threads do not detract from its appearance — they are part of its history. There aren't many in this condition circulating anymore, especially in a long-sleeved version and size S. If you let it pass, there's little chance of finding it again in this quality.\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\/Athletic_Club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAthletic Club Bilbao - 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.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;\"\u003eThis Athletic Club 1999-2001 Adidas long-sleeved jersey is for those who collect with their head and heart — not just to fill a shelf. It's up to you to see if you're ready to welcome a bit of Bilbao into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Spanish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010474529043,"sku":"329277","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-01-ATHLETIC-CLUB-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-329277_1.jpg?v=1775452915","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-01-athletic-club-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}