{"product_id":"2001-02-lazio-giannichedda-player-issue-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Lazio 2001-02 Puma Player Issue Giannichedda Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLazio 2001-02 – Giannichedda's Puma long-sleeved Player Issue jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n2001-02 season, Rome, the \u003cstrong\u003eLazio\u003c\/strong\u003e dressing room: this is exactly the kind of jersey Giuliano \u003cstrong\u003eGiannichedda\u003c\/strong\u003e would put on before stepping onto the pitch. Not a replica from a store, not a copy — an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Player Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, long-sleeved, with the name of the Laziale midfielder flocked on it, produced by \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e for the players themselves. A rare piece that goes straight to the heart of professional football from that era.\n\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 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lazio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SIEMENS MOBILE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, DIRTY, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eLazio 2001-02 version\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club emerging from one of the most glorious periods in its history. The \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2000 Scudetto\u003c\/strong\u003e was still fresh in everyone's minds, the 2004 Coppa Italia was on the horizon, and the team was trying to stay on course in \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e despite the first financial turbulences of the club chaired by Sergio Cragnotti. That season, Lazio finished fifth in the Italian championship — it wasn't the title, but the team remained formidable, competitive, and difficult to outmaneuver.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the pitch, the Lazio dressing room was full of talent. \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Nesta\u003c\/strong\u003e commanded the central defense with rare authority. \u003cstrong\u003ePavel Nedvěd\u003c\/strong\u003e, before his departure to Juventus at the end of the season, was still delivering his final Roman performances. \u003cstrong\u003eSimone Inzaghi\u003c\/strong\u003e was there, and so was \u003cstrong\u003eSérgio Conceição\u003c\/strong\u003e. And in that combative midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eGiuliano Giannichedda\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodied the old-school player — the guy who sweated for the team, who tackled, who recovered the ball, who allowed the attacking talents to express themselves. The kind of profile we don't see enough of in modern football.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLazio in the 2001-02 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis season, the Biancocelesti competed in the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition where every jersey worn becomes an object of collective memory. European nights at the Olimpico back then were something special — a fervent stadium, a team capable of beating anyone on a good night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last great Lazio cycle before restructuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2001-02 season symbolically marked the end of an era: several key players like \u003cstrong\u003eNedvěd\u003c\/strong\u003e left the club after this season, and the Cragnotti group's financial difficulties began to be felt. This jersey is literally the image of a club still at its peak, just before everything changed. A snapshot of a pivotal moment in Lazio's history.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiannichedda, the unsung hero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlocking a \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with Giannichedda's name rather than an absolute star's is, in itself, a choice that speaks to true connoisseurs. This defensive midfielder, trained in Italy and later moving to Juventus, embodies the DNA of Italian football: tactical rigor, physical commitment, and a sense of collective play. That's why this jersey is different — it doesn't seek to shine in a museum display case; it bears the imprint of the dressing room.\n\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;\"\u003e\nA \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in a different category from the replica sold in official stores. It is designed to be worn by players — different cuts, more technical fabrics, superior finishes, and often flocking details that were not available on retail versions. The \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Puma jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era is part of professional football's textile heritage, not a mass-market consumer product.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one has a condition rating of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e: slightly worn prints, some dirt marks, two or three small snags in the fabric. In other words, it's a jersey that has lived. This wear is precisely what makes it an authentic and traceable item — a perfectly pristine professional player's jersey twenty years later should rather raise suspicion. Here, the \u003cstrong\u003econsistent vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a guarantee of authenticity.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jersey sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards. A size L from that era generally fits like a current M, or even an S for those accustomed to wider contemporary cuts. Puma cuts from the early millennium were relatively fitted, designed for professional players and not to be worn over a sweatshirt.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore any purchase, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey — if you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact us directly. Two minutes of checking are better than disappointment upon receiving the package. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage long-sleeved jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e also tend to have a different sleeve length than current cuts.\n\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jerseys flocked with a non-star player's name\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after and hardest-to-find pieces in \u003cstrong\u003evintage football collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everyone looks for a Nedvěd or a Nesta — and they can be found, at a high price. An \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Giannichedda player version\u003c\/strong\u003e, long-sleeved, 2001-02 season, with the Siemens Mobile sponsor clearly visible? That's the kind of piece that quietly disappears from one collection to reappear in another at a significantly higher price. The rarity is real, documented, and logical.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nWith a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is perfectly displayable, showable, and remains in a condition that makes it interesting for occasional wear if you choose to. There aren't many in this condition with this precise flocking circulating on the market — and if you wait to find a better one for less, you might be waiting a long time. The \u003cstrong\u003eLazio Puma vintage 2001-02 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a window into a club at its zenith, with the name of a player who says a lot about what that football truly was.\n\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\/S.S._Lazio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLazio - 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.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A - Official Site\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;\"\u003e\nIf you're building a collection of Italian jerseys from the 2000s with genuine pieces, not reproductions or retail versions, this Lazio Puma Player Issue clearly has its place. 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