{"product_id":"2004-05-valencia-corradi-shirt","title":"Valencia Home Shirt 2004-05 Nike Corradi Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eValencia 2004-05 Nike Jersey — Corradi's printing from a tense Liga season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2004-05, the \u003cstrong\u003eValencia home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eBernardo Corradi\u003c\/strong\u003e's printing depicts a club that had just won everything and was trying to confirm its status against Europe's giants. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike jersey sponsored by Toyota\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying a strong identity, a squad of warriors, and a season that true Che fans cannot forget.\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 DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time telling a true story\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 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eValencia CF\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the midst of digesting an absolutely incredible golden period. The club had just won \u003cstrong\u003etwo Liga titles in three years\u003c\/strong\u003e (2002 and 2004) under Rafael Benítez, and the 2004-05 season marked a turning point: Benítez left for Liverpool in June 2004, making way for Claudio Ranieri. The pressure was immense — succeeding a local legend while maintaining a team at the European elite level is no small feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the Mestalla locker room was full of character. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Albelda\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRubén Baraja\u003c\/strong\u003e provided the midfield backbone, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e was beginning to establish himself as a real offensive threat, and Argentine international \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Ayala\u003c\/strong\u003e locked down the defense with his renowned authority. \u003cstrong\u003eBernardo Corradi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Italian striker featured on this jersey, was a serious interim signing, a solid finisher recruited to add offensive volume. A cohesive team, built to fight on all fronts.\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 2004-05 La Liga season: a season of rebuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder Ranieri, Valencia finished the season in \u003cstrong\u003eseventh place in La Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the standards set by Benítez — but in a context of total transition, it was a brutal reality to accept rather than a disgrace. The squad had talent, but tactical consistency took time to establish with a new staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMestalla, the Bernabéu of the Valencian people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis home jersey also embodies what it means to play at \u003cstrong\u003eMestalla\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Spain's most intimidating stadiums. Valencia supporters forgave nothing that season — demanding, passionate, they pushed their team in moments of doubt with a rare intensity in European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorradi: the shadow striker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBernardo Corradi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hungry Italian international, wore this jersey during a discreet but diligent stint in the career of a player who played for the best clubs in Serie A and La Liga. Having his printing on an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is to own a rare piece — printings of \"second-tier\" players are often the most sought after by true collectors, precisely because they are produced in more limited quantities.\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 not the same as an official store replica. Authentics from that Nike era — we're talking early 2000s — are made with different technologies and materials: a more fitted cut, superior quality finishes, construction details simply not found on mass-market versions. These are pieces designed to be worn on a field, not to fill a display case in a shopping center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with a DIRTY condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning it shows traces of use, light soiling typical of a jersey that has truly lived. For a serious collector, this is often a guarantee of absolute authenticity. A jersey that is too clean after 20 years raises questions. This one has a story in its fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike sizes from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are notoriously smaller than current standards. A vintage XL from 2004 often corresponds to a modern L, or even an M depending on your body shape. This is a rule that every collector of \u003cstrong\u003eretro jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e eventually learns the hard way after a first poorly sized purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out a tape measure. Measure your shoulder-to-shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. If you hesitate between two sizes, take the larger one — \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e should not be hot washed to regain their shape, and forcing into a too-small fit damages the original seams.\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\u003eValencia home 2004-05 Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is already a piece that symbolizes one of the Spanish club's golden ages. But a Corradi printed version is even rarer. The printings of Italian players in La Liga from this era are niche items that true fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e eagerly seek out — because stocks were low at the time, and twenty years later, hardly any are still circulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector Valencia jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e rated 8\/10 with the Toyota sponsor clearly visible, the vintage Nike printing, and a player name as specific as Corradi — this is exactly the kind of piece that disappears from display cases within 48 hours when it falls into the right hands. If you let it pass, you'll regret it on your next scroll.\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 won't be available tomorrow morning — and you already know it. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valencia","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54005597896979,"sku":"335452","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-VALENCIA-CORRADI-SHIRT-XL-335452_5.jpg?v=1775179903","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-valencia-corradi-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}