{"product_id":"2002-04-poland-ka-u-ny-shirt","title":"Poland Away Puma 2002-04 Kałużny jersey vintage 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePoland Away Puma Jersey 2002-04 — With Kałużny flocking, a piece of White Eagle history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2002. \u003cstrong\u003ePoland\u003c\/strong\u003e finally returns to the World Cup after a long absence, and Puma dresses the \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e for this pivotal period. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Poland 2002-04 away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked with the name of \u003cstrong\u003eRadosław Kałużny\u003c\/strong\u003e — an iconic midfielder of that generation — is a rare item, a piece that tells a story of renewal for Polish football.\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 2002-2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poland National Team\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAfter sixteen years of absence from major global competitions, the \u003cstrong\u003ePolish national team\u003c\/strong\u003e made its return to the 2002 World Cup, jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea. A long-awaited, symbolic return, driven by a generation of players who had given everything to bring the White Eagle back to the international stage. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma Poland away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is directly linked to this rebirth — it carries the energy of an entire nation of supporters who believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2002-2004 cycle also corresponds to the preparation for \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2004 in Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition for which Poland failed to qualify. A period of rebuilding, of hope, with key players like \u003cstrong\u003eEmmanuel Olisadebe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJacek Bąk\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJerzy Dudek\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary goalkeeper of the group. An endearing, uneven, but sincere generation — exactly the kind of team whose jerseys you keep.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the 2002 World Cup after sixteen years of absence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPoland of that era returned to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, ending a long period in the wilderness that began after 1986. A major event for an entire nation of supporters, a historic qualification driven by this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKałużny, the midfield warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadosław Kałużny\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied the fighting spirit of this national team for several years. A tireless midfielder, present in major qualifying campaigns, his name flocked on this away jersey gives it an immediate personal and collector's dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Poland — a strong partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPuma equipped the \u003cstrong\u003ePolish national team\u003c\/strong\u003e for many years, offering refined designs and technical cuts that made an impression. This 2002-04 away model is one of the most sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its elegant simplicity and its rarity on the secondary market.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece made at the time to be worn — not a commercial reproduction released fifteen years later. The finishes are different, the fabrics too: you immediately feel the quality of the period material, the fitted cut, the hand-embroidered or flocked details according to the standards of the time. This is what makes all the difference for a true collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere, we have an example rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e is excellent news: the piece is in very good general condition, without major defects, presentable and wearable. For a jersey over twenty years old with name\/number flocking, it's quite rare to find it in this condition.\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 jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than modern cuts — the standards of the time were different, the cuts more fitted, less oversized. A vintage M might correspond to a current S or XS depending on body type. Don't rely solely on the label; that's the number one rule for an informed collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take the time to measure: shoulder to shoulder width, chest circumference, and back length. Compare these measurements with those of a current jersey that you wear comfortably. Most vintage jersey buying mistakes come from blindly trusting the letter printed on the label — don't fall into that classic trap.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage national team jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are largely underrated compared to club jerseys, even though they tell often emotionally richer stories. A \u003cstrong\u003ePoland Puma 2002-04 away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked with a specific player's name — and not just any player — is a doubly rare piece: first because of the era, then because of the personalized flocking which gives it a unique character in the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage football collector's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition with this specific flocking circulating. An 8\/10 for a jersey of this generation with the name of a real player from that era is the kind of item that quickly disappears from the displays of serious collectors. If Poland, this era, or simply vintage Puma appeals to you, this piece clearly deserves a place in your wardrobe.\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\/Poland_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePoland national football team - 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 - Kit 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;\"\u003eA Poland Puma away jersey from the 2000s with player flocking in 8\/10 condition — if you're a vintage football fan, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54028815401235,"sku":"372468","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-POLAND-KALUZNY-SHIRT-M-372468_3.jpg?v=1775687307","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-poland-ka-u-ny-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}