{"product_id":"2008-10-south-korea-shirt","title":"South Korea 2008-10 Nike Home Vintage Shirt | Size L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSouth Korea 2008-10 Nike Home Jersey — The Golden Generation of the Taeguk Warriors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2008 and 2010, the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Korean national team\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced one of the most electrifying periods in its modern history: qualification for the \u003cstrong\u003e2010 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the rise of a generation of players who would make their mark on Asia and Europe. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike South Korea home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size L, is a direct witness to that pivotal era.\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 2008-2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea — 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 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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e needs no introduction in the world of Asian football. Since their legendary run at the \u003cstrong\u003e2002 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — co-hosted with Japan — where they reached the semi-finals, the Taeguk Warriors have become a continental benchmark. The 2008-2010 period was one of rebuilding and confirmation: the Korean team sought to capitalize on its status as a major Asian power while massively exporting players to European leagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era when players like \u003cstrong\u003ePark Ji-sung\u003c\/strong\u003e, Manchester United's tireless midfielder and a true symbol of Korean football internationally, proudly wore the national colors. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eLee Chung-yong\u003c\/strong\u003e, a future Bolton and Crystal Palace player, began to assert himself on the global stage. The team was coached with ambition, with a single objective in mind: to \u003cstrong\u003eshine at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the 2010 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouth Korea confidently secured its place in the South African World Cup, finishing top of its Asian qualifying group. This confirmed that the Taeguk Warriors were indeed one of the forces in Asian football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis period from 2008 to 2010 was also one of building a strong squad aiming for the \u003cstrong\u003eAFC Asian Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, the flagship competition of the AFC confederation. The team played a series of friendly and qualifying matches to sharpen its chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePark Ji-sung at the peak of his career\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was precisely during this timeframe that \u003cstrong\u003ePark Ji-sung\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the heart of Manchester United, winning Premier League and Champions League titles. His leadership in the national team was absolute, and every Korean national team gathering was a media event in Asia.\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 that was produced to be worn — not to be displayed in a museum under glass. The cuts, fabrics, and Nike finishes of that era have nothing in common with the cheap replicas found in supermarkets: the drape is different, Dri-FIT technologies are present, and every detail speaks of the time it belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is \u003cstrong\u003erated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage jerseys, is clearly at the top end. We're talking about a jersey that has endured over fifteen years while maintaining remarkable visual and structural integrity. No aggressive fading, no holes, no faulty markings — it's the kind of piece that's a joy to take out of its bag.\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;\"\u003eAttention, a basic rule for any lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e: sizes from that era run significantly smaller than modern cuts. A size L from fifteen years ago does not correspond to a modern L. The patterns were designed differently, closer to the body, less oversized. This is a reality that every collector must understand before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and back length. Then compare these to the actual measurements of the jersey that we provide. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to not miss out on a piece because you thought \"oh, I always wear an L.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Korea jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that remains accessible compared to some European classics, but its value is steadily rising. The growing popularity of Asian football, driven by players like \u003cstrong\u003eSon Heung-min\u003c\/strong\u003e who have brought South Korea into the international spotlight, adds extra value to pieces from the 2000s. And Nike jerseys from this generation, with their technical details and strong graphic identity, are increasingly sought after by serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, this jersey won't last. Examples in this condition—clean, structured, without major visible flaws—are rare. Years pass, stocks dwindle, and savvy buyers know that the best pieces don't stay available for long. There aren't many in this condition still lingering on the market.\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\/South_Korea_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSouth Korea — 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 — History of Jerseys\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 want a jersey that tells a true Asian football story, featuring a generation of players who left their mark on the 2000s on both sides of the planet, this South Korea 2008-10 Nike jersey is for you. It's your call.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asia","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54028818350355,"sku":"370729","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54028818383123,"sku":"317679","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2008-10-SOUTH-KOREA-SHIRT-L-370729_1.jpg?v=1775687429","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2008-10-south-korea-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}