{"product_id":"2006-08-japan-nakata-shirt","title":"Japan Home Shirt Adidas 2006-08 Nakata Vintage 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eJapan Home Adidas 2006-08 Jersey — The Nakata print, a retired legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2006. \u003cstrong\u003eHidetoshi Nakata\u003c\/strong\u003e hangs up his boots after the World Cup in Germany, leaving behind a career that changed the world's perception of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese football\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Japan home jersey 2006-08 with Nakata printing\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore much more than just a souvenir: it is the last official incarnation of a legendary number on the back of the \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2006-2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan National Team\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 2006 and 2008, the \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period. After being eliminated in the first round of the \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Germany — an immense disappointment for a country that dreamed of the round of 16 — the Japanese federation rebuilt its sporting project around a new generation. It was in this context of reconstruction that this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Japan home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e appeared, worn during the qualifiers for the \u003cstrong\u003e2010 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e2007 Asian Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2007 Asian Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e ended with an elimination in the quarter-finals against Saudi Arabia, a disappointing result for a team accustomed to dominating the Asian scene. But the foundations laid during this period with players like \u003cstrong\u003eShunsuke Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Celtic Glasgow midfielder, \u003cstrong\u003eKeiji Tamada\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the young \u003cstrong\u003eShinji Ono\u003c\/strong\u003e, would bear fruit. The \u003cstrong\u003eNakata\u003c\/strong\u003e printing on this jersey, meanwhile, tells another story: that of a tribute to the man who changed everything.\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\u003eNakata's retirement after the 2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt just 29 years old, \u003cstrong\u003eHidetoshi Nakata\u003c\/strong\u003e announced his retirement after the match against Brazil in the group stage. A decision that shocked the football world but definitively placed his name in legend. This printing on the 2006-08 jersey is like a final salute to the man who shifted Asian football towards Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2007 Asian Cup in Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized in four countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam), this competition saw Japan stumble in the quarter-finals. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Japan home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn during these matches, with an electric atmosphere in stadiums unusual for the Samurai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualifiers for the 2010 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the 2007-2008 period, Japan began its qualification campaign for South Africa. This jersey accompanied the first steps of this generation, which would eventually qualify and reach the round of 16 in 2010 — the objective missed in 2006. The circle was complete.\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 a piece manufactured at the time to be worn on the field or sold in official stores — not a re-edition, not a copy. The materials are different, the cut is different, and above all there is that indefinable thing: the jersey lived in its period, it carries its DNA. The Adidas finishes of that era, the embroideries, the interior labels with the original mentions, none of that exists on a modern replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere, we are looking at a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is frankly solid for a jersey almost twenty years old. That means a well-preserved piece, without any major visible damage, with its markings intact. For a \u003cstrong\u003eNakata collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition, that's exactly what you're looking for when building a serious collection.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s systematically run smaller than current cuts. A vintage S often corresponds to a contemporary XS according to current Adidas standards. The cut is more fitted, shorter, and the armholes are different. That's the style of the era — think of the fitted jerseys all players wore back then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey: width at armpits multiplied by two. For this \u003cstrong\u003esize S jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, count on a chest width of around 46-48 cm flat — always check the exact dimensions with the seller to avoid unpleasant surprises.\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\u003eNakata-printed Japan jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that combines several levels of collector's value. First, Nakata himself: one of the most important Asian players in football history, who played for Perugia, Roma, Parma, Bolton, and Fiorentina. Then, the period: this jersey marks the end of one era and the beginning of another for the \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of printing on an official \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Japan 2006-08\u003c\/strong\u003e home version is not common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, we're talking about a piece that can be displayed, worn, or preserved without hesitation. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most of the copies circulating show their age much more clearly. This one has been respected, and it shows.\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\/Japan_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eJapan 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 - Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hidetoshi_Nakata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHidetoshi Nakata - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC - Asian Football Confederation\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 collect jerseys that tell a real story — not just a nice piece of fabric — this Nakata print on the 2006-08 Japan jersey belongs in your display case. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asia","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54015790547219,"sku":"358338","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-08-JAPAN-NAKATA-SHIRT-S-358338_4.jpg?v=1775551818","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-08-japan-nakata-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}