{"product_id":"2002-04-schalke-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Schalke 04 Home Adidas 2002-2004 Vintage Collector Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSchalke 04 Home Adidas 2002-2004 Jersey — The Königsblau long-sleeved, collector's edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2002 and 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Schalke 04\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its recent history — a popular, vibrant club, capable of anything against anyone. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eVICTORIA\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocked on the chest is exactly that: the Ruhr in all its density, worn on a match textile in almost impeccable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey specifications\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 FC Schalke 04\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e VICTORIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/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;\"\u003eIn the early 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eSchalke 04\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club undergoing a complete identity reconstruction. After the 1958 German championship title and a long period in the wilderness, the \u003cstrong\u003eGelsenkirchen\u003c\/strong\u003e club regained its status as a major Bundesliga club in the 1990s — with the 2001 DFB-Pokal and, above all, regular appearances in European competitions. The 2002-2004 period, supported by a solid squad and a Veltins-Arena inaugurated in 2001, was one of a club looking to confirm its return to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad for these two seasons was formidable. \u003cstrong\u003eVictor Agali\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGerald Asamoah\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the absolute darlings of the Nordkurve —, German midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eJörg Böhme\u003c\/strong\u003e, goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Rost\u003c\/strong\u003e, and international defender \u003cstrong\u003eTomasz Hajto\u003c\/strong\u003e formed a team that was both popular and competitive. And on the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eHuub Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eRalf Rangnick\u003c\/strong\u003e succeeded each other — two coaches who left their mark on the club.\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\u003eThe Veltins-Arena, new cathedral of the Ruhr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInaugurated in August 2001, the \u003cstrong\u003eVeltins-Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e (formerly Arena AufSchalke) was the setting for this jersey's first seasons. A 62,000-seat stadium, one of the most modern in Europe at the time, which also hosted matches during the 2006 World Cup — the pride of a club that holds sway in German football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002-2003 Season: in the Bundesliga top 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSchalke regularly finished in the top places of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e during this period, battling match after match against Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen. The Ruhr derbies against Dortmund, experienced in this kit, are among the most electric in German football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerald Asamoah, the soul of the locker room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPresent at the club from 2000 to 2010, \u003cstrong\u003eGerald Asamoah\u003c\/strong\u003e is inseparable from this Schalke generation. A versatile attacker and popular figure, he was one of the first black players to establish himself long-term in the German national team — a strong symbol, proudly worn by the entire club.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that was designed for match play or for official sale in the club shop at the time of its release. The finishes, the inner labels, the quality of the Adidas fabric from that era, the fitted cut characteristic of the early 2000s — all this speaks to those who know. It's not a modern reprint; it's the original item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Schalke 04 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, a piece that has passed through twenty years unscathed. No noticeable discoloration, no visible damage: this is the kind of condition that makes a difference in a serious collection.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s are cut significantly more fitted than current styles. A 2002 S often corresponds to what would be worn today as an XS or a very slim S. Don't rely solely on the label: standards have evolved, and old Adidas size charts are noticeably different from current ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your current chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. The basic rule: take your measurements flat, add two to three centimeters for comfort, and compare. It's better to have a jersey that breathes slightly than a collector's item turned into a sausage casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchalke 04 home jersey from the 2002-2004 period\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the most publicized on the vintage market — and that's precisely what makes it an interesting piece. The Gelsenkirchen club has one of the most loyal fan bases in Germany, a rich history, and this specific era represents a generation of truly beloved players. Not a showcase club, but a people's club. The \u003cstrong\u003eVICTORIA\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on the chest, the signature \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2000s with its characteristic graphic codes — it's a time capsule of German football from before the hyper-media era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is already rarer than a short-sleeved version — buyers at the time didn't wear them as easily, so fewer circulate on the second-hand market. In \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's frankly a positive anomaly. This kind of piece doesn't stick around for long.\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\/FC_Schalke_04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSchalke 04 — 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 jerseys\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 a fan of Bundesliga, authentic German football, or simply beautiful vintage Adidas pieces, this Schalke jersey checks all the boxes — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schalke 04","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54006742647059,"sku":"353848","price":139.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-SCHALKE-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-353848_1.jpg?v=1775230854","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-schalke-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}