{"product_id":"2004-06-fc-basel-shirt","title":"FC Basel Home Jersey Nike 2004-2006 Vintage Toyota","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Basel 2004-2006 Nike Home Jersey – The Golden Era of Swiss Football in Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2004 and 2006, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel\u003c\/strong\u003e was the most dominant club in the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e, racking up titles as easily as others breathe. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey sponsored by Toyota\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies that period when Basel reigned supreme over Swiss football while also competing on the big European stages.\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 FC Basel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\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 SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, proof that this fabric has experienced real football emotions\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel in the mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e was a war machine domestically. The club from \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Jakob-Park\u003c\/strong\u003e – one of Switzerland's finest stadiums with its 38,000 seats – won the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss championship title in 2004 and 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its position as the undisputed number one in Swiss football. It was a time of stability, confidence, and clearly stated European ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the Basel squad relied on high-quality players for that level. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Huggel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combative midfielder and emblematic figure of the club, or \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Gimenez\u003c\/strong\u003e, brought character and efficiency to this team. \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e dressed the Rotblau in this characteristic mid-2000s template, understated but immediately recognizable to connoisseurs. The \u003cstrong\u003eToyota\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocked on the chest is a reminder of a time when industrial partnerships showcased the financial solidity of Swiss clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Champion 2004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasel clinched the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e title at the end of the 2003-2004 season, confirming its return to the top after a few lean years. This marked the beginning of a real streak that would establish Basel's dominance over the following decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2005 Double, Confirmation of a Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe title was retained in 2004-2005, proof that this team was not a flash in the pan but truly a \u003cstrong\u003ewinning machine\u003c\/strong\u003e built on solid foundations. Two consecutive championships in this same Nike jersey – that's a story the fabric literally carries with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Campaigns in the UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its domestic performances, Basel pitted its players against opponents of a completely different caliber. These European nights at St. Jakob-Park, wearing this home jersey, are part of the club's folklore and the pride of Basel supporters.\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 the real model from the stock of that era – not a reproduction manufactured years later for the nostalgic market. The cut, the materials, the interior finishes, the heat-pressed or embroidered flocking: everything corresponds exactly to what players and supporters wore during those 2004 to 2006 seasons. That's what makes the difference with a modern replica that imitates but never equals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is honest and representative of what you find on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. The slightly worn prints and small pulls? That's the signature of a jersey that has been worn, cherished, used. Not a jersey taken out of a never-touched closet – a jersey that has lived, and that, for a serious collector, matters.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike jerseys from the mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than current cuts. An XL from 2004-2006 often corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body shape. Don't rely on the letter on the label as if it were an item released this season – sizing standards have evolved significantly over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, grab a tape measure. \u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the chest width\u003c\/strong\u003e of your favorite jersey laid flat (from armpit to armpit, multiplied by two) and compare it with the actual measurements of this vintage XL. This is the foolproof method to avoid unpleasant surprises and get a jersey that truly fits you. A collector's purchase ruined by sizing is guaranteed frustration.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage FC Basel Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2004-2006 period is a rare item on the collector's market. Basel is not Manchester United – stocks of these jerseys were not produced in millions of copies. Finding a home replica from this precise era, with the Toyota sponsor, in an XL size, is already a small victory in itself. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Swiss club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally underestimated compared to their real historical interest, which makes them smart pieces to add to a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with light and authentic wear, there aren't many like it on the market. Jerseys from this era often haven't aged well – abusive washing, catastrophic storage, torn flocking. Here, we have something \u003cstrong\u003esolid, presentable, collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you hang it in your office, wear it in the stands, or carefully store it in your collection of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Swiss football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, it fits the bill.\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_Basel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Basel – 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.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 looking for a jersey that tells a true story of domestic dominance and European ambitions, this Basel 2004-2006 Nike ticks all the boxes – it's up to you to see if you'll let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Basel","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54013476077843,"sku":"301068","price":74.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-FC-BASEL-SHIRT-XL-301068_1.jpg?v=1775532734","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-fc-basel-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}