{"product_id":"2000-01-athletic-club-bilbao-shirt","title":"Athletic Club Bilbao 2000-01 Adidas Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAthletic Club Bilbao 2000-01 Adidas Jersey — Pure Basque in Vintage Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2000-2001, the \u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Club Bilbao\u003c\/strong\u003e wore its identity like a banner: a club unique in the world, one of only three (along with Barça and Real) never to have been relegated from La Liga, faithful to its philosophy of selecting only Basque players. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey from the 2000-01 season\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece of that history—intact, authentic, irreplaceable.\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 2000-2001\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athletic Club Bilbao\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMALL PULLS, LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of its history, not of being stored in a closet.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Club de Bilbao\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2000-2001 was a club rooted in an absolute identity. The \u003cstrong\u003eBasque players policy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the famous local and regional \u003cem\u003ecantera\u003c\/em\u003e — is not folklore: it's an unwritten law respected for decades. No spectacular transfer market, no stars imported from abroad. Just Basques, proud of their land, who defend a badge with all their might. In 2001 football, where money was starting to swallow everything, it was almost an anomaly — and that's precisely what makes this club fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the club played in a \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish La Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated by the two Madrid and Catalan giants. Yet, San Mamés roared at every home match. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eJoseba Etxeberria\u003c\/strong\u003e, a spark on the left flank, or the tough defender \u003cstrong\u003eAitor Larrazabal\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly embodied this \"athletzale\" DNA. The solid midfield, the collective pressing, the fervor of the Basque people — this jersey is a direct witness to all of it.\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\u003eSan Mamés, the impregnable lair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000-2001, San Mamés was one of the most intimidating stadiums in La Liga. The Basque twelfth man created an atmosphere that bent opponents who were technically superior on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival as a philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAthletic were not fighting for the title that season, but maintaining their position in La Liga with such a restrictive recruitment policy was a continuous feat. Every point earned was a cultural as much as a sporting victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and Athletic: a partnership reflecting the club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e at the turn of the 2000s produced jerseys that are now highly sought after by collectors. The cuts of that era, the quality of the fabrics, the finishes — everything stands out from current mass production.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica from that era or a modern re-issue. An authentic jersey is the one actually sold to the public during that specific season: the same materials, the same cut, the same internal labels as those worn by players or their close ones. It's football crystallized in fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some small pulls and light dirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are the marks of a jersey that truly existed, not an item taken out of its plastic bag twenty years later. For a serious collector, this patina is proof of authenticity, not a disqualifying defect.\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 Adidas jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than current standards. A 2001 M often corresponds to a modern S, or even an XS depending on body type. The cut is more fitted, shorter in the back, and the sleeves are narrower — this is the football aesthetic of that decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, grab a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey. A vintage Adidas M generally measures around 50-52 cm flat across (i.e., 100-104 cm chest circumference). Don't rely on your usual modern shirt or t-shirt size — you risk an unpleasant surprise.\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\u003evintage Athletic Club Bilbao jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most underrated collector's items on the market. Too often eclipsed by Real Madrid, Barça, or major European clubs, Athletic nevertheless attracts a community of connoisseurs who know exactly what they're looking for: a unique club, a unique history, a jersey that belongs only to them. The \u003cstrong\u003erarity of Basque jerseys in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e on the secondary market is real — and demand never wanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market right now. An \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2000-01 season jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e rated 8\/10 is a specimen that has survived over twenty years without disintegrating, without colors fading from accidental washing, without ripped flocking. The small pulls and light dirt mentioned? They are part of the package — and for a true fan of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Spanish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exactly what we're looking for.\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 - Jersey History\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 Athletic Club Bilbao is one of those clubs that has always intrigued you — or if you're already in the \u003cem\u003eathletzales\u003c\/em\u003e camp — this jersey definitely has its place in a real collection. It's up to you to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Spanish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010474594579,"sku":"239932","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2000-01-ATHLETIC-CLUB-BILBAO-SHIRT-M-239932_1.jpg?v=1775452916","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2000-01-athletic-club-bilbao-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}