{"product_id":"2000-02-portugal-figo-shirt","title":"Portugal Home Nike Jersey 2000-02 Figo Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortugal 2000-02 Nike Shirt — The shirt of Figo's golden generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eEuro 2000, Ballon d'Or 2001, the early years of Real Madrid's Galacticos — \u003cstrong\u003eLuis Figo\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the peak of his career when he wore this \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal 2000-02 Nike home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. A piece that crystallizes a specific and exceptional moment in the history of Portuguese and world football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000-2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portugal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\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 shirt\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 2000 and 2002, the \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal national football team\u003c\/strong\u003e was experiencing a pivotal era. The generation that had won everything with the youth teams in 1989 and 1991 was reaching full maturity on the international stage. \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped the Seleção with technical shirts with a cut marked by the aesthetic of the turn of the 2000s — that unique period between the \"big decade\" and the era of modern ultra-light fabrics. All of this formed a strong visual identity, immediately recognizable to any fan of \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe cast of this team was absolutely monstrous. \u003cstrong\u003eLuís Figo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the best player in the world at the time, wore this shirt as undisputed captain. Around him, \u003cstrong\u003eRui Costa\u003c\/strong\u003e orchestrated the game with his usual elegance, \u003cstrong\u003eJoão Pinto\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his power, and a certain \u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes\u003c\/strong\u003e finished attacks. It was a team that was frightening on paper — and often on the field too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2000 — Portugal on fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA few weeks before this version of the shirt was released, Portugal had dazzled at \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e with their talent, reaching the semi-finals with sumptuous attacking play. The defeat against France — eventual champions — does not detract from the overall performance of a team that delighted all of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigo's 2001 Ballon d'Or — The world recognizes the Seleção\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn December 2000, \u003cstrong\u003eFigo won the Ballon d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, football's ultimate award. Seeing the captain of Portugal crowned the best player on the planet gave an extra dimension to the shirt he wore in national colors — and to this particular Nike kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2002 World Cup — The Korean disappointment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal Nike home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e also accompanied the \u003cstrong\u003e2002 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its brutal outcome — an elimination in the group stage against South Korea under circumstances that are still debated. A painful episode that gives this shirt an additional tragic dimension, that of a generation that deserved better.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e has a different cut than the mass-market replica — more fitted, more elaborate finishes, technical details visible on the seams, collar, and inserts. At that time, Nike produced player shirts with very specific characteristics that clearly distinguished them from the mass-market supporter versions. This is what we call a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e: not a reproduction, but the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few small fabric pulls — \"little pulls\" in the jargon — totally normal for a shirt of this age. It doesn't affect the integrity of the garment; it just shows that it has lived. A perfect 10\/10 shirt in 2024 for a piece from 2001 smells strongly of a fake. Here, you know it's 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2001 L often fits like a modern M, or even a tight M depending on your body shape. Nike based its patterns on more fitted cuts, designed for the field — not to be worn over a hoodie. This applies to all \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from that period, not just Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Compare with the exact measurements of the shirt if available. Generally, if you wear a current L in a standard fit, this vintage Nike L should suit you — but always check. A shirt that is too small and strains the seams is a damaged piece. Take the time to measure; it takes two minutes and avoids regrets.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal Nike 2000-2002 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the absolute peak of a generation — that of Figo, Rui Costa, the guys who should have won a major international competition and never did. This is exactly the type of shirt that gains value over time: a legendary team, a specific period, a kit manufacturer with a strong identity. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Portugal shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are becoming seriously rare on the market, and examples in good condition even more so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with just a few small pulls, it's honestly a good condition for a piece over twenty years old. There aren't many in this state on the market — most have suffered years of washing machine, sun, or being at the bottom of a box. This one has survived well. These are the kinds of details that really matter when building a serious \u003cstrong\u003ecollection of retro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/Portugal_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePortugal — 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 — Shirt 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 you're looking for a shirt that tells a real story — that of the best player in the world in 2001 and his national team — you've come to the right place. It's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portugal","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976971772179,"sku":"361498","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":53976971804947,"sku":"361500","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976971837715,"sku":"366509","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2000-02-PORTUGAL-FIGO-SHIRT-L-361498_4_7883f632-4bbb-49e5-9a9f-dd2b2c7c8f66.jpg?v=1775247750","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2000-02-portugal-figo-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}