{"product_id":"2004-06-belgium-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Belgium Home Nike 2004-2006 Long-Sleeve Jersey L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium Home Nike Jersey 2004-2006 — The era of the Red Devils before the storm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2004 and 2006, the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian national team\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period: a fading generation, a reconstruction in progress, and this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly embodies this transitional era — understated, technical, authentic. A rare relic for collectors who can read football history between the seams.\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 2004-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\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;\"\u003eThe 2004-2006 period was when Belgium was catching its breath. The \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e missed Euro 2004 in Portugal — an absence that still hurts — and were preparing to start a qualification campaign for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The squad was being rebuilt, as was the staff. It was a time of \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian football in transition\u003c\/strong\u003e, caught between the glory years of Leekens and what would later become the golden generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, we find names that resonate with all true fans: a very young \u003cstrong\u003eVincent Kompany\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting to make his mark. \u003cstrong\u003eTimmy Simons\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Van Buyten\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGilles De Bilde\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of his international career, and an \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e who was still just a kid from Tubize whose future no one could foresee. That’s the beauty of this era — it stands at the border of two worlds.\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\u003eQualification for the 2006 World Cup — a thorny path\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBelgium was in Group 8 with Serbia-Montenegro, Spain, Bosnia, Lithuania, and San Marino. The \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e finished third, just behind Spain and Serbia — no World Cup, another disappointment that marked a whole generation of supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsence from Euro 2004 — the shock that reshuffled the cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBelgium did not qualify for Euro 2004 in Portugal, missing out on a historic tournament. This forced absence accelerated the renewal of the squad and gave rise to a \u003cstrong\u003ereconstruction project\u003c\/strong\u003e of which this jersey is a direct witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike takes the reins — a benchmark technical partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey is part of the partnership between the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian federation and Nike\u003c\/strong\u003e, which at the time produced simple kits, very close to the professional standards of the era. The \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e version, rarer than the short-sleeved model, is what players wore in cold weather, on European pitches — a detail that matters to 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a hastily printed fan souvenir. It's the version worn or sold at the time through official channels, with original finishes, tags, and materials. \u003cstrong\u003eNike jerseys from this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e are distinguished by their fitted cut, their textile technologies of the era — Dri-FIT being paramount — and a manufacturing quality that holds up well over time when properly cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: in other words, a jersey that has seen life but has come out with honors. No tears, no major discoloration — just a vintage jersey proudly wearing its twenty years. For a piece from this era, it's truly a great addition to a 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A size L from 2004-2006 typically fits closer to a modern M, sometimes even a slim M. Nike cuts from this era were tailored for professional footballers' physiques — fitted, not oversized. Do not order blindly based on your usual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you give in, grab your tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, also check the sleeve length — they can be surprising depending on body types. Two minutes of measuring, zero disappointment upon delivery.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium 2004-2006 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that speaks to those who truly know the history of the Red Devils. It's not the golden generation of 2018, heavily mediatized and over-represented in collections. This is the era before — discreet, less copied, and therefore \u003cstrong\u003erarer on the vintage jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e. And the long-sleeved version is even a notch higher in terms of rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many in this state circulating. Most jerseys from this era have either been worn out or lost in an attic. Finding a clean, undamaged example that still retains its seam structure — that's exactly the kind of piece you regret not picking up six months after letting it slip away.\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\/Belgium_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBelgium 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 - 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;\"\u003eThis jersey is Belgium before the hype — the one silently building what would become one of the best generations in European football history. If you're here to collect the real deal, you've found it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54029132759315,"sku":"369396","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-BELGIUM-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-369396_1.jpg?v=1775699516","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-belgium-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}