{"product_id":"2004-06-netherlands-oranje-shirt","title":"Netherlands Home Shirt Nike 2004-2006 Vintage – 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNetherlands Home Nike 2004-2006 Jersey — The Oranje of the Golden Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2004, the \u003cstrong\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived at the Portuguese Euro with one of Europe's most talented squads — and this \u003cstrong\u003eNike Oranje home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is what they wore. An open window into a generation that had everything to dominate, and which continues to thrill collectors two decades later.\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 Netherlands (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 2004 and 2006, the \u003cstrong\u003eNetherlands national team\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history. The \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2004 in Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e marked a turning point: the Oranje reached the semi-finals of the tournament, sweeping aside high-calibre opponents before falling to the Portuguese hosts in an electric atmosphere. This European campaign remains etched in collective memory as one of the most exciting of the decade, carried by a total football reinvented for the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe generation that wore this jersey was heavy-hitting. \u003cstrong\u003eArjen Robben\u003c\/strong\u003e, just revealed to the world at the time, was devastatingly fast on the left flank. \u003cstrong\u003eRuud van Nistelrooy\u003c\/strong\u003e crushed defenses with his presence in the box. \u003cstrong\u003eRafael van der Vaart\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising star \u003cstrong\u003eWesley Sneijder\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eClarence Seedorf\u003c\/strong\u003e, and experienced \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Kluivert\u003c\/strong\u003e completed a master picture. This was a team that could beat anyone on any given night — and this jersey is direct evidence of that.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2004 — The semi-final against Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Netherlands reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Sweden on penalties, before falling to eventual finalists Portugal (2-1). A journey that reminds us that this team was never far from the top, even if fate decided otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualifications for the 2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the leadership of Marco van Basten, appointed coach in 2004, the Oranje regained confidence and embarked on an ambitious cycle. The \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e was looming, and this jersey accompanied all the build-up leading to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArjen Robben revealed to the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was in this jersey that a certain Arjen Robben, barely 20 years old during Euro 2004, established himself as one of the future global stars of football. Seeing this jersey is also remembering that kid who ran faster than his shadow and would become a legend.\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 Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a different story than a store replica. We're talking about a tailored fit, technical fabrics designed for professional players, with finishes, tags, and manufacturing details that no longer exist in this form today. The \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic player jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — or \"player issue\" — is manufactured to demanding standards that retail versions do not faithfully reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: that's frankly excellent for a jersey that's over twenty years old. In this condition, there's no noticeable discoloration, no bubbling flocking, no tired fabric. It's the ideal condition for framing, occasional wear, or simply holding it in your hands and realizing that some things age better than others.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e have noticeably different cuts from current standards. A 2004 M is often equivalent to a modern S or S\/M depending on body shape. At the time, Nike produced more fitted, body-hugging cuts, without the extra volume found in modern \"oversized\" jerseys or even contemporary standard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Compare with the actual product measurements if available, or contact us directly — we're here to avoid unpleasant surprises. A collector's jersey that doesn't fit is an unnecessary frustration that can be avoided in two minutes.\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\u003eNetherlands Nike 2004-2006 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for a serious \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's one of the most iconic national teams in world football, from a pivotal period with Euro 2004 and the rise of an exceptional generation. Nike at the time produced jerseys with clean, immediately recognizable designs that have endured with a certain elegance. The \u003cstrong\u003evintage Oranje jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a piece that any football enthusiast instantly understands and respects, whether Dutch or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a rarity. Examples in this condition, from an era when many of these jerseys were worn, washed, crumpled, and forgotten at the back of a closet, become scarcer every year. There aren't many in this condition on the market — and that's not a marketing formula, it's simply the reality of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage national team jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you wait, it will be gone.\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\/Netherlands_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNetherlands - 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;\"\u003eThis 2004-2006 Oranje jersey is an honest, clean piece, imbued with an era that true football fans haven't forgotten. If you know what you're looking at, you already know what you're doing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pays-Bas","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54007116824851,"sku":"335768","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-NETHERLANDS-ORANJE-SHIRT-M-335768_1.jpg?v=1775247808","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-netherlands-oranje-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}