{"product_id":"2008-09-esteghlal-teheran-a-khaziravi-shirt","title":"Esteghlal Tehran 2008-09 Uhlsport Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEsteghlal Tehran 2008-09 — The A. Khaziravi flocked jersey, signed Uhlsport, with SAIPA MINIATOR sponsor on the chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2008-09, \u003cstrong\u003eEsteghlal Football Club of Tehran\u003c\/strong\u003e wore this \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e home jersey in one of Asia's most competitive leagues — the \u003cstrong\u003ePersian Gulf Pro League\u003c\/strong\u003e. What makes this piece absolutely unique is the \u003cstrong\u003eA. Khaziravi\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking applied to it: a name, an identity, a direct trace of a player who wore these colors in a fiery Azadi Stadium. Not a souvenir shop replica — a top-tier \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Iranian jersey\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 2008-2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esteghlal Tehran\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAIPA MINIATOR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SINGLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a 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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsteghlal Tehran\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the two giants of Iranian football, along with its eternal rival Persepolis. The club with millions of supporters — nicknamed \u003cem\u003eAbis\u003c\/em\u003e by its fans — is one of the most powerful football institutions on the entire Asian continent. In \u003cstrong\u003e2008-09\u003c\/strong\u003e, Esteghlal played in an extremely strong Iranian league, with unparalleled popular and media pressure for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSAIPA MINIATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on this jersey is itself a strong marker of the era: the SAIPA automotive group, an Iranian industrial giant, was then omnipresent in national sports. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMehdi Rahmati\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key goalkeeper for the club during this period, or offensive players trained at the Esteghlal academy wore this jersey in an \u003cstrong\u003eAzadi Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of accommodating over 100,000 people — one of the most impressive stadiums on the planet of football.\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\u003eThe Persian Gulf Pro League 2008-09 — a high-intensity season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEsteghlal was, as every season, among the serious contenders for the title in the \u003cstrong\u003ePersian Gulf Pro League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Iranian league of that era was dominated by a handful of clubs, with Esteghlal and Persepolis forming the foundation, each derby being a national event in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AFC Champions League — confirmed continental presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEsteghlal regularly participated in the \u003cstrong\u003eAFC Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e during this period, representing Iran in Asia's premier football competition. These confrontations against Saudi, South Korean, or Japanese clubs made this jersey visible across the entire continental stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tehran Derby — Esteghlal vs Persepolis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is no more electric match in Iran than this \u003cstrong\u003ecapital derby\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cem\u003eDerby-e Tehran\u003c\/em\u003e. In 2008-09, this clash between Asia's two most popular clubs was played in front of a packed Azadi — a context that gives every jersey from that era an absolutely extraordinary emotional dimension.\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 made to be worn on a pitch — a tailored fit, technical fabric, finishes specific to actual sporting use. It is not a commercial reproduction or a souvenir item: it is exactly what players put on in the locker rooms before stepping onto the field. And when it also bears a \u003cstrong\u003eplayer flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e as is the case here with A. Khaziravi, its documentary value explodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with a few small pulls and light marks — what is known in the industry as \u003cem\u003ehonest wear\u003c\/em\u003e. It's not a jersey taken out of a box in plastic, it's an object that has lived. And that's precisely what makes it desirable for a true \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut according to the standards of the time, which differ significantly from current cuts. A vintage L often corresponds to a modern M in today's sportswear collections — the cut is straighter, tighter in the chest, less oversized than what current manufacturers offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the product. Generally, if you wear an L in modern jerseys today, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Uhlsport L\u003c\/strong\u003e should fit well — but if you are between sizes, take the time to check. Better an exchange than a collectible jersey gathering dust in a drawer because it doesn't fit.\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 Iranian football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest and least common pieces on the European collectible footwear market. Esteghlal Tehran is an AFC Champions League level club with a fan base of tens of millions of people — and yet, finding an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Uhlsport 2008-09 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked with a player's name outside of Iran is an absolute rarity. This type of piece is almost never circulated in Europe, which gives it obvious collection value for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003evintage Asian football\u003c\/strong\u003e or pieces off the beaten track of European championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its small pulls and light marks that attest to its authenticity, this jersey is in genuinely solid condition for a piece of this provenance and age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — and with the \u003cstrong\u003eA. Khaziravi\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking as a bonus, it's a truly unique piece. The kind of thing you display in a cabinet and can't explain to your non-football fan friends — but that every jersey enthusiast immediately understands.\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\/Esteghlal_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEsteghlal F.C. — 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 — Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC — Official Asian Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eAn Esteghlal Tehran jersey in authentic Uhlsport with player flocking is the kind of piece missing from all serious collections — if it's your size, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54008893571347,"sku":"372395","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2008-09-ESTEGHLAL-TEHERAN-A-KHAZIRAVI-SHIRT-L-372395_3_cf1a34eb-7606-4ece-adca-b7b6cca56212.jpg?v=1775341856","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2008-09-esteghlal-teheran-a-khaziravi-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}