{"product_id":"2003-04-hertha-bsc-berlin-kiraly-longsleeve-goalkepper-shirt","title":"Hertha Berlin 2003-04 Nike Király Vintage Goalkeeper Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHertha Berlin 2003-04 Goalkeeper Jersey — Nike Long Sleeve, Kiraly Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2003-2004 season, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with a goalkeeper between the posts who would make a lasting impact: \u003cstrong\u003eGábor Király\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring his name, is a rare item — a genuine, match-worn, authentic piece with all the associated signs of wear.\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 2003-2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hertha Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — long sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARCOR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, normal signs of age and actual play\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the early 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its modern history. The capital club had made a sensational return to the top flight in the late 90s and sought to establish itself permanently among the elite of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2003-04 season fits into this context of reconstruction and stabilization, with a competitive team fighting to stay in the top half of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBehind a defense featuring players like \u003cstrong\u003eArne Friedrich\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDick van Burik\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was \u003cstrong\u003eGábor Király\u003c\/strong\u003e who reigned in the Berlin penalty area. The Hungarian, already legendary for his grey tracksuit bottoms which became his trademark, was then one of the most respected goalkeepers in the entire German league. His name printed on the back of this jersey is a footballing identity card in its own right.\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\u003eGábor Király, the goalkeeper in grey tracksuit bottoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn iconic figure in German football in the 2000s, Király was much more than just a reliable goalkeeper — he was a personality, an immediate visual landmark in every match. Wearing his name on the back of this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Hertha Berlin goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is to wear a piece of Central European football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and Hertha: a strong partnership in the 2000s era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003-2004, \u003cstrong\u003eNike supplied Hertha BSC\u003c\/strong\u003e with kits featuring the characteristic cuts of the era — round neck, fitted cut, already very distinctive technical fabrics. This long-sleeve goalkeeper model, with its specific construction, perfectly represents what Nike produced for its European partner clubs during this pivotal period of football design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARCOR on the chest: an unfamiliar but authentic sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Argentine confectionery and food products manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eARCOR\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored Hertha Berlin at the time — a detail that anchors this jersey in its era with remarkable precision. This type of atypical partnership, now forgotten, is exactly what makes \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e so fascinating 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece designed to be worn on a pitch — not to be hung in a supermarket display. The cuts are different, the materials more technical, the finishes more refined than on replicas sold to the general public. When you hold an authentic in your hands, you immediately feel it: it's the real deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with some pulls and slightly used printings — it's the mark of a jersey that has lived, not a dead stock item in a box. This is precisely what gives it its value: it has a history, it has been worn, it is real. A \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition, with Király's print, is not a common find.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe sizes of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards. An XL from 2003 often fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M, depending on body type. The technical fabric of the time is also less elastic than current materials — the cut is straighter, less stretchy. Do not order blindly based on your usual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey available in the product photos. For a \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this, also remember to measure the sleeve length if that's an important criterion for you. Two minutes of measuring can prevent unnecessary disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy it should be in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eKirály printed goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2003-04 season with Hertha Berlin is a piece that ticks all the boxes for the serious collector: historic Bundesliga club, iconic player in his position, golden-era Nike kit manufacturer, unusual sponsor — and all in a long-sleeve version, which is intrinsically rarer than short-sleeve versions. This type of jersey doesn't often reappear on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, it remains presentable, wearable, and framable. The slight signs of wear do not detract from the overall appearance — they make it honest. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Player-printed pieces, especially in XL, are often the first to go to collectors who know what they're looking for.\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\/Hertha_BSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHertha Berlin — 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;\"\u003eThis jersey is Király, it's Berlin, it's the Bundesliga of the early 2000s — an era worth preserving. If you're here, you already know if it's for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hertha Berlin","offers":[{"title":"XL. BOYS","offer_id":54006740287763,"sku":"364923","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2003-04-HERTHA-BSC-BERLIN-KIRALY-LONGSLEEVE-GOALKEPPER-SHIRT-XL-BOYS-364923_3.jpg?v=1775230746","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2003-04-hertha-bsc-berlin-kiraly-longsleeve-goalkepper-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}