{"product_id":"2004-06-netherlands-v-nistelrooy-shirt","title":"Netherlands Nike 2004-06 Van Nistelrooy vintage shirt S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNetherlands Nike 2004-2006 Jersey — Ruud van Nistelrooy, Europe's Most Feared Striker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2004 and 2006, \u003cstrong\u003eRuud van Nistelrooy\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the top of his game: Champions League top scorer, a serial killer in the box, he carried the Dutch national team on his shoulders with surgical efficiency. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike Netherlands jersey with van Nistelrooy's name and number\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures this period when the Oranje dreamt of reclaiming glory after years of drought on the international stage.\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\u003eEquipment Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e RUUD VAN NISTELROOY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SPOTS — authentic wear of a pre-worn vintage jersey\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;\"\u003eThe 2004-2006 period was a pivotal one for the \u003cstrong\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e. After missing out on the 2002 World Cup, the national team found new ambition with a generation of players who struck fear into European defenses. \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2004 in Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e was a campaign full of promise — the Oranje reached the semi-finals before losing to host Portugal, in what remains one of the most frustrating matches of the decade for Dutch fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis team was a fearsome offensive armada: \u003cstrong\u003evan Nistelrooy\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, \u003cstrong\u003eArjen Robben\u003c\/strong\u003e exploding on the left wing, \u003cstrong\u003eWesley Sneijder\u003c\/strong\u003e gaining momentum in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Cocu\u003c\/strong\u003e as a defensive midfielder. Behind them, \u003cstrong\u003eEdwin van der Sar\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal and \u003cstrong\u003eJaap Stam\u003c\/strong\u003e in the twilight of his international career still guaranteed a solid defense. It was a team of character, with strength in every position.\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 Oranje Shook Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Netherlands finished top of their group and demonstrated formidable attacking power, particularly with convincing victories against Latvia and Croatia. The semi-final against the Portuguese in their own backyard remains a painful but symbolic memory of what this generation was capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan Nistelrooy — The Prolific Scorer for the National Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this period, the Manchester United and then Real Madrid number 10 boasted impressive statistics for the national team — he ended his international career with over 35 goals in 70 caps, a ratio that speaks for itself. Wearing his name and number on this jersey is to wear the name of the most relentless finisher the Netherlands had produced since Marco van Basten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the 2006 World Cup — Return to the World Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the catastrophic absence in 2002, the Netherlands qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing top of their qualification group. This 2004-2006 window therefore represents a successful reconstruction, with this Nike jersey worn throughout this period of rising power.\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 not just a simple souvenir from a newsstand. It's the version designed to be close to the field — technical fabrics, meticulous finishes, a fitted cut designed for performance. At that time, Nike produced jerseys with moisture-wicking technologies and aerodynamic cuts that generic replicas simply didn't have. You can feel the difference in your hands and see it with your own eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a few small pulls and slight signs of wear — what \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e call an authentic patina. At \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's not a jersey taken from an air-conditioned display case; it's a jersey that has lived. And that's exactly what gives it character compared to a replica straight out of the factory yesterday.\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 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e run significantly smaller than current standards. A Small from 2004-2006 corresponds more to an XS in modern Nike or other equipment manufacturers' collections. The cuts of that era were intentionally fitted, without any excess fabric — the fitted style was the absolute norm on pitches and in stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, grab your tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder-to-shoulder width. Then compare with the actual product measurements available on the product sheet. If you're hesitant between two sizes, choose the larger one — a vintage jersey that's too tight is simply unmanageable for daily wear and puts unnecessary strain on the 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eRuud van Nistelrooy jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Netherlands national team version from this period is a piece that is becoming increasingly rare on the secondary market. The man hung up his boots in 2012; there has been no official production with his name for years. Collectors looking to complete their Oranje collection from the 2000s or their van Nistelrooy collection across all clubs know that this type of piece doesn't come around twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is in a truly honest state for its age — almost twenty years old and still holding up well. The minor imperfections mentioned are minor and do not affect either the fabric structure or the legibility of the printing. There aren't many in this condition still floating around the market, and those that exist sell quickly as soon as a true connoisseur comes across them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 — History of the National Team on 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 — Complete 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 — Official 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 building a serious collection around the great European national teams of the 2000s or the Champions League legends of that decade, this jersey clearly has its place. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pays-Bas","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54007117840659,"sku":"281089","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-NETHERLANDS-V-NISTELROOY-SHIRT-S-281089_6.png?v=1775247809","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-netherlands-v-nistelrooy-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}