{"product_id":"2004-05-valencia-albelda-shirt","title":"Valencia CF 2004-05 Nike Albelda Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eValencia CF 2004-05 Nike Jersey – The Albelda print, a symbol of a golden era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eValencia CF\u003c\/strong\u003e had just won two consecutive La Liga titles and established itself as one of Europe's top clubs. This \u003cstrong\u003e2004-2005 Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eALBELDA\u003c\/strong\u003e print — the Valencian midfield maestro — is exactly the artifact that crystallizes this pivotal period, when Rafa Benítez's team laid the foundations before his successor Claudio Ranieri attempted to maintain the course.\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 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valencia CF\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TOYOTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALBELDA\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;\"\u003eThe 2004-05 season is a special period in the history of the Mestalla club. \u003cstrong\u003eValencia CF had just won La Liga twice in a row\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 2002 and 2004, under the guidance of a certain Rafa Benítez who had transformed the team into a collective machine feared throughout Europe. The summer of 2004, however, marked a turning point: Benítez left for Liverpool, and Claudio Ranieri took over the reins of an ambitious but transitional group. The club remained competitive, still active on several fronts, and carried with it the weight and pride of this \u003cstrong\u003egolden era of La Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this context, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Albelda\u003c\/strong\u003e was more than just another player — he was the soul of the Valencian midfield. An undisputed starter, a captain at heart, he embodied the work ethic and tactical rigor that made this Valencia great. Around him played international class players like \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was then starting to establish himself in the squad, \u003cstrong\u003eMiguel Angulo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRubén Baraja\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSantiago Cañizares\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal. Wearing the ALBELDA print on this jersey shows a keen knowledge of Spanish football — not a casual choice.\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 post-title season: maintaining high standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter two consecutive Liga titles, Valencia had to confirm their status against a Real Madrid and a FC Barcelona eager to reclaim their throne. The 2004-05 season saw Ronaldinho's Barcelona win the title, but Valencia remained a team that competed at the top and did not give up without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbelda, the invisible boss of the Spanish midfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this period, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Albelda was called up to the Spanish national team\u003c\/strong\u003e and recognized as one of the best defensive midfielders in La Liga. His role at Valencia — recovering, distributing, protecting the defense — was the discreet engine behind all the club's great performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and Toyota: a duo that defined an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eNike – Valencia CF\u003c\/strong\u003e partnership from this period produced easily recognizable jerseys, with a clean design and technical finishes characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Nike jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eTOYOTA\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on the chest also represents a bygone era of football sponsorship, now a collector's signature.\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 nothing like a supermarket replica. The cut is different, the materials are different, the finishes are different. Authentic Nike jerseys from that era are designed to be worn on the field: technical fabrics, fitted cuts, inner labels with player issue mentions. It's an item built for performance, not for the souvenir aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with a few small fabric pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — what collectors call \"little pulls\". Nothing structural, nothing that detracts from the readability or presentation of the jersey. It's simply proof that this jersey has lived, that it was worn by someone who truly loved Valencia. For a serious collector, this is a completely honest and acceptable 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2004-05 Nike S fits significantly smaller than a modern S: the cut is more fitted, shorter in the back, with tighter armholes. If you usually wear an M today, this vintage S will probably suit you. If you are already a modern S, consider looking for an XS or checking precise measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take a tape measure and lay flat a jersey you already own and that fits you well. Then compare with the actual measurements of this jersey — \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference, back length, shoulder width\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with vintage items. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts about the size.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Valencia CF 2004-05 Albelda jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not common. Most people looking for jerseys from this era flock to Villa or Baraja prints — which is understandable. But Albelda is the choice of the true connoisseur, of someone who knows exactly what role this player had in building the greatest Valencia in modern history. It is a \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage La Liga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, from a precise and pivotal period, with a non-mainstream print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with only a few small pulls, frankly, there aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market. Jerseys from this Nike generation often haven't aged well — fading, flaking prints, deformed fabric. This one holds up well. It's the kind of piece that deserves a prominent place in a collection focused on \u003cstrong\u003e2000s Spanish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, between a Ronaldinho Barça jersey and a Galácticos Real Madrid. It has full legitimacy.\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\/Valencia_CF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eValencia CF – 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.laliga.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLa Liga – Official Website\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 here, waiting for the right owner. If you know what the name Albelda represents in Valencia's history, you already know you'll regret it if you let it go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valencia","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54005597864211,"sku":"346377","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-VALENCIA-ALBELDA-SHIRT-S-346377_4.jpg?v=1775179900","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-valencia-albelda-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}