{"product_id":"2001-02-as-roma-montella-shirt","title":"AS Roma 2001-02 Kappa Montella vintage collector XL jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAS Roma 2001-02 Kappa Shirt — The Montella Print, Witness to a Golden Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 AS Roma season\u003c\/strong\u003e was that of a club fresh from its third Scudetto, looking to confirm its dominance on all fronts. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa shirt with the Montella print\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"l'Aeroplanino\" himself — didn't appear out of nowhere; it's a piece of fabric that lived, sweated, and carried the ambition of a Roma team that wanted to make Europe tremble. Welcome to the grit and glory of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Italian football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS Roma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e INA ASSITALIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e MONTELLA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOBBLES, USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear and tear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, not one stored in a display case\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;\"\u003eAS Roma had just won the \u003cstrong\u003e2000-01 Scudetto\u003c\/strong\u003e after an eighteen-year drought. A magical interlude orchestrated by Fabio Capello, with a team built to win and a dressing room full of character. The \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 season\u003c\/strong\u003e was therefore the aftermath — when a championship-winning Roma had to manage the favorite status, the pressure of defending the title, and the accompanying European ambitions. A perilous exercise that the \u003cstrong\u003eGiallorossi\u003c\/strong\u003e approached with fierce determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this high-caliber squad, \u003cstrong\u003eVincenzo Montella\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the key offensive players. \"L'Aeroplanino\" — a nickname he earned through his outstretched arm celebrations — was Roma's leading striker, capable of scoring important goals in big moments. Alongside him were \u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Totti\u003c\/strong\u003e, captain and soul of the city, \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Samuel\u003c\/strong\u003e in defense, and the indefatigable \u003cstrong\u003eCafu\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right flank. A hungry generation.\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\u003eRoma in the 2001-02 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter winning the league title, Roma entered the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e with real ambitions. The group stage was challenging, and the club showed it could hold its own against the best European teams, even if the competition was more intense than the national championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontella, a Meaningful Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWearing \u003cstrong\u003eMontella's name on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e signifies an attachment to Roma's most popular striker of that era, after Totti. Top scorer in Serie A for several seasons with the club, he embodied Italian efficiency: technical skill, a nose for goal, and a flair in the box that few possessed at his level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe INA ASSITALIA Sponsor, an Era in Itself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eINA ASSITALIA logo\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chest is one of the most recognizable visual signatures of Roma from the early 2000s. This Italian insurance group was present on the Giallorossi shirt during a pivotal period for the club, and today this emblem has become a true \u003cstrong\u003emarker of vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e for serious collectors.\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 is not the same as a mass-produced replica. An authentic shirt is designed to be worn on the field or directly in the stands by a true fan — the finishes are different, the fabric sometimes more robust or, conversely, more technical, and the manufacturing details tell a story that re-editions cannot faithfully reproduce. That's what gives an original its value: the impossibility of truly copying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKappa AS Roma 2001-02 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated 7\/10 with bobbles, slightly worn printing, and some small pulls. This is the normal condition for a shirt that has seen life. Not a museum piece out of a sealed box — a shirt with history in its fibers. For purists of \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is precisely what makes it credible.\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 shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally cut smaller than current standards. An XL from 2001-02 often corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body type. The cuts of that era were less generous, less \"oversize\" than what major brands offer today — the aesthetic of the time favored a close-fitting, sporty look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, take your actual measurements: chest circumference and back length in particular. Then compare them with the exact dimensions available in the product photos. A vintage shirt that's too tight or too baggy is a missed opportunity — so measure first, then order. That's the advice we'd give a friend.\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\u003e2001-02 Roma shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Montella print is a rare combination in the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Serie A shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pieces from this era that bear a player's name — not just an anonymous number — are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition. The \u003cstrong\u003eItalian retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market continues to grow in value, and shirts from the Capello era at Roma are particularly sought after by European collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eRated 7\/10 with honestly documented imperfections, this shirt remains very presentable for display in a collection or for wearing in a confidently vintage style. There aren't many in this condition with this specific print still floating around on the market. Once it's gone, it's gone — and this type of piece doesn't come back to the same place twice.\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\/AS_Roma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAS Roma — 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 Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A — 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 an authentic piece of the golden Roma era of the early 2000s, printed with the name of one of the club's most iconic strikers, this 2001-02 Kappa shirt ticks all the boxes — no fuss, no exaggeration, just a beautiful piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Italian football history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AS Roma","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976075698451,"sku":"275508","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-AS-ROMA-MONTELLA-SHIRT-XL-275508_1.png?v=1775179970","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-as-roma-montella-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}