{"product_id":"2009-10-espanyol-shirt","title":"Espanyol Away Jersey 2009-10 Uhlsport vintage collector's item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEspanyol Away Shirt 2009-10 – Uhlsport \u0026amp; Inter Apuestas.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2009-10, \u003cstrong\u003eEspanyol Barcelona\u003c\/strong\u003e played its \u003cstrong\u003eLa Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e season with an atypical kit manufacturer often forgotten by the general public: \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eInter Apuestas.com\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a raw historical document, a piece of fabric that tells the story of an entire season in the shadow of their Catalan neighbors — and that's precisely what makes it rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009-2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCD Espanyol (Other Spanish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inter Apuestas.com sponsor visible — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, consistent with the age of the item\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2009-10 season was a pivotal period for \u003cstrong\u003eRCD Espanyol\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club navigated La Liga in a solid but unremarkable mid-table position, seeking to consolidate its identity against the Barcelona giant, which, that year, was at its peak under Guardiola. Playing in the shadow of \u003cstrong\u003eFC Barcelona\u003c\/strong\u003e has been the lot of the Periquitos for decades — and yet, they fight, season after season, with an incomparable budget but undiminished pride. This shirt perfectly embodies this reality: that of a characterful club playing its own part in a city that belongs to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the Espanyol squad included players like \u003cstrong\u003eIván de la Peña\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of his career — a club legend — as well as \u003cstrong\u003eLuis García\u003c\/strong\u003e, who returned to the club to bring his high-level experience gained notably at Liverpool. Goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Kameni\u003c\/strong\u003e was already a pillar between the posts at this time, recognized as one of the best La Liga keepers for clubs outside the top 4. It was a team of fighters, not stars, and this away shirt is a direct reflection of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Catalan derby away from home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWearing this away shirt in 2009-10 means having seen it on the Periquitos' shoulders during every away La Liga match, including against the big teams. Facing Messi-Xavi-Iniesta's Barça with humility but never giving up, that's the very essence of Espanyol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA season of combative survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspanyol in 2009-10 finished La Liga in a comfortable position without aiming for the top, confirming its ability to hold its own in a Spanish league then dominated by the two giants. This type of unspectacular regularity deserves the respect of any true connoisseur of Iberian football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport in La Liga: a collector's anomaly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing the \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on a La Liga shirt in 2009-10 is an event in itself. The German brand, historically specialized in goalkeeper equipment, was then trying to break into the club equipment market. A rare, ephemeral partnership, and therefore particularly sought after by collectors.\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 the exact version of what players or fans wore at the time — not a mass-produced reproduction made years later. The finishes, the interior labels, the cut, the fabric texture: everything speaks of period manufacturing, with the constraints and technical details of that precise moment. This is what makes all the difference compared to a modern replica, even a well-imitated one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, it is almost impeccable for its age. The \u003cstrong\u003eInter Apuestas.com\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is still clearly visible, the seams are intact, and the Uhlsport flocking is clean. For a shirt that is more than fifteen years old, it's frankly a pleasant surprise and a guarantee of quality for preservation.\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 sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are consistently smaller than their modern equivalents. An XXS from 2009 often corresponds to what is now called a narrow XS, or even an S depending on the brand. Uhlsport, in particular, had fairly fitted, close-fitting cuts, typical of the football aesthetic of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you commit, get out your tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt that we indicate in the description. Don't rely on your usual size — here, the measurement dictates. A poorly sized collector's jersey is unnecessary frustration.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEspanyol away shirts in Uhlsport version\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most confidential pieces of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Spanish football\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's not Barça, it's not Real — and that's precisely why it matters. Serious collectors know that so-called \"secondary\" clubs from big cities are often the hardest to find in good condition, because they were less produced and less preserved. A rare shirt from a La Liga club with an ephemeral kit manufacturer is exactly the kind of piece that is becoming increasingly difficult to find over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Espanyol 2009-10 away shirt is simply exceptional for its age. There aren't many in this condition still circulating — and even fewer with the original sponsor so cleanly preserved. Whether you're a Periquitos fan, a \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish football\u003c\/strong\u003e enthusiast, or an Uhlsport collector, this is an opportunity you won't see again anytime soon.\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\/RCD_Espanyol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRCD Espanyol - 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.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - 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 the type to collect what others skip, this shirt is for you — Espanyol in Uhlsport is exactly the kind of gem you regret not having picked up when you had the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Spanish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XXS","offer_id":54010475708691,"sku":"345137","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2009-10-ESPANYOL-SHIRT-XXS-345137_1.jpg?v=1775452941","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2009-10-espanyol-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}