{"product_id":"2006-japan-wc2006-usami-shirt","title":"Japan Adidas WC2006 Usami vintage XXL collector's jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAdidas Japan 2006 World Cup Jersey — The USAMI Flocking, a piece of Blue Samurai history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2006, the \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Seleção\u003c\/strong\u003e stepped onto the German pitches for its third consecutive \u003cstrong\u003eFIFA World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Adidas WC2006 jersey flocked with USAMI\u003c\/strong\u003e in size XXL is an object straight out of that epic journey — not a reproduction, not a souvenir from a shop: a real piece of that German adventure.\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 — FIFA World Cup Germany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan national team\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAMI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS — slight authentic signs of wear, evidence of a well-lived 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;\"\u003eIn June 2006, \u003cstrong\u003eZico's Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — yes, the great Zico himself on the bench — arrived in Germany with serious ambitions. Qualified without a hitch, the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Samurai\u003c\/strong\u003e were about to play in their third consecutive World Cup since their breakthrough at France 1998. Japanese football was on the rise, carried by a generation of players trained at top European and Asian levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad included names that every fan of Asian football knows: \u003cstrong\u003eShunsuke Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e, the free-kick master from Celtic Glasgow, \u003cstrong\u003eShinji Ono\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKeiji Tamada\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKoji Nakata\u003c\/strong\u003e. A technically solid team, driven by its own playing identity and a true collective spirit. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas WC2006 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is from that generation.\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\u003eJapan - Australia: World Cup 2006 twist of fate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a Group F that initially seemed manageable, Japan opened its tournament against Australia. Long trailing then caught at the wire in the last minutes, the Japanese lost 3-1 in a cruel outcome — one of those defeats that mark a generation of supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNakamura's gem against Croatia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA tense 0-0 draw against Croatia, with \u003cstrong\u003eShunsuke Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e relentlessly trying to make a difference. Qualification remained possible, the entire group still believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrazil - Japan: a football lesson against the champions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAgainst Brazil's Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Kaká, Japan lost with honor. This group stage nevertheless represented a global showcase for \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese football\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was in full structuring — and this jersey is a direct symbol of that.\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 fundamentally different from a retail replica. The materials are different — often more technical, thicker, or conversely lighter depending on Adidas's philosophy at the time — and the finishes tell a story of manufacturing designed for actual performance, not for a souvenir shop display. The flocking, the badges, the details: everything is period-correct, everything is original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with spots\u003c\/strong\u003e — some light visible marks, like any item that has been around for almost twenty years. These marks are not defects: they certify that this jersey is indeed what it claims to be. An authentic piece, not a warehouse item. A real piece of \u003cstrong\u003eJapan WC2006 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Adidas sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards. A 2006 XXL usually equates to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the cut. Jerseys from that era were cut more fitted, with a performance logic close to the body — far from today's loose fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two essential benchmarks. Compare them with the size chart or contact us directly — we're here to avoid unpleasant surprises. A poorly sized collector's jersey is a missed opportunity.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage World Cup jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after pieces in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those from 2006 are becoming genuinely rare, especially in authentic versions with player flocking. A \u003cstrong\u003eJapan WC2006 jersey flocked with USAMI\u003c\/strong\u003e in XXL is a doubly specific item: the World Cup edition, the unusual size, and a player's name that precisely identifies the piece. This kind of combination is not readily available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey remains very presentable — to hang, frame, or wear for a fan who embraces their retro style. The spots are there, visible if you look, but they do not diminish the visual impact of the piece. There aren't many in this condition after almost twenty years of existence, believe me.\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:\/\/www.fifa.com\/tournaments\/mens\/worldcup\/2006germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFIFA — 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf the 2006 World Cup and Japanese football of that era hold a place in your memory or collection, this piece deserves your attention. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asia","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54015790317843,"sku":"356451","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-JAPAN-WC2006-USAMI-SHIRT-XXL-356451_1.jpg?v=1775551810","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-japan-wc2006-usami-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}