Cittadella 2001-02 Home Shirt Legea Vintage Serie B - 9/10

Cittadella 2001-02 Legea Jersey — The Granata of Veneto in its most authentic version

The 2001-2002 season, Italian Serie B, a provincial club holding its own in professional football with limited resources and a strong identity: this is the AS Cittadella home jersey, supplied by Legea and sponsored by IMASAF, in its long-sleeved version. A vintage Serie B jersey that perfectly embodies that second-division Italian football — intense, tough, authentic.

Jersey details

Season: 2001-2002
Club: AS Cittadella (Veneto, Italy)
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Legea
Sponsor: IMASAF
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

AS Cittadella is one of those clubs that fascinate true calcio connoisseurs. Founded in 1973 in the medieval city of Cittadella, in the province of Padua, the club played in the lower divisions of Italian football for decades before beginning its gradual ascent through the ranks. In 2001-2002, the Granata — as they are nicknamed — played in Serie B, Italy's second division, which is often more fiercely contested and unpredictable than many European top leagues. It's a football of struggle, tight tactics, and regional pride.

Veneto is a region of authentic football passion, far from the spotlight of big clubs. Holding its own in Italian Serie B against historically much richer clubs is an achievement in itself for Cittadella. This long-sleeved jersey — the famous longsleeve — is the one worn during home matches at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato, a human-sized stadium that echoes like a cauldron during regional derbies. This kind of jersey wasn't found in major sports stores: it was earned, on the field and in the stands.

Moments etched into this jersey

Serie B 2001-02: a championship of all dangers
This season's Serie B was an ultra-competitive league with clubs of very different ambitions — some seeking promotion to Serie A, others fighting for survival. Cittadella was one of those who had to scratch for every point, match after match, with a limited squad but a strong collective identity.

Stadio Tombolato, fortress of Veneto
At home, Cittadella was a formidable opponent. This Legea home jersey is the one that graced the Tombolato pitch on Serie B evenings where every victory was celebrated like a conquest. The proximity between players and fans in this stadium creates a unique bond, invisible in statistics but palpable in the club's history.

IMASAF: a sponsor rooted in the region
The IMASAF sponsor on this jersey is not insignificant — it's a local company, rooted in the economic fabric of Veneto, perfectly reflecting what Cittadella represents: a local club, far from multinationals and exorbitant contracts. This type of territorial partnership is the very essence of Italian provincial football.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that was manufactured to be worn on the field or sold to the official public at the precise time of the season. Not a recent reproduction, not a remake — an item manufactured in 2001, with the textile technologies and finishes of the time. Legea, a Neapolitan kit manufacturer founded in 1983, supplied many Italian Serie B and Serie C clubs with jerseys featuring the characteristic cut of the 2000s: distinct round or V-neck, slightly thicker fabric than today's ultra-light synthetics, vinyl or heat-pressed flocking depending on the versions.

This one is rated 9/10, which in the world of vintage collector jerseys represents an almost impeccable condition. No major discoloration, no tears, any flocking well in place — this is the type of piece that is rarely found in this condition after more than twenty years of existence. A real stroke of luck for the collector.

Vintage Size Guide

The sizes of vintage Italian jerseys from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 2001-2002 from Legea often fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the build. The cuts of the time were more fitted, less oversized than what is found today in streetwear collections or modern reissues. Never rely solely on the label — especially for a long-sleeved jersey where ease of movement in the arms is important.

Before buying, measure a jersey you already own and find to be your size, then compare with the exact measurements of this piece. Key points to check: shoulder-to-shoulder width (flat), chest circumference (doubled from the central fold) and total length. If you usually wear a modern L and are looking for a worn, slightly oversized look, a vintage Legea XL may be perfectly suitable.

Why have it in your collection

The vintage Cittadella jersey is a rare piece by definition. The club never had the media visibility of a Juventus or AC Milan, and Legea's productions for Serie B clubs of that era were limited in volume. Finding a Legea Serie B 2001-02 jersey in circulation today is already a matter of chance; finding one in 9/10 condition with long sleeves is even more exceptional. This is not the kind of piece that appears every week on resale platforms.

In 9/10 condition, this piece is almost perfect for wearing or displaying without worry. Not many exist in this condition after two decades — most jerseys from that era and level of competition have either disappeared into basements or been worn out. This one has survived in a state that commands respect. Whether you are a collector of Italian jerseys, a fan of provincial football, or simply a fan of calcio in its most authentic form, this piece deserves a place in your collection.

To go further

• AS Cittadella - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Jersey History
• UEFA - European Football

If you're looking for something common and easy to find, look elsewhere. But if you want a piece that truly tells the story of Italian football in the 2000s in its most sincere form, this Cittadella 2001-02 jersey is for you.