AS Roma Away Kappa 2010-11 De Rossi vintage jersey

AS Roma 2010-11 Kappa Away Kit – De Rossi’s printing, a Giallorossi monument

The 2010-2011 season, AS Roma, De Rossi printing on the back: this takes us directly to the heart of what Roman football has produced at its most authentic. This Kappa away kit sponsored by WIND bears the number and name of the ultimate Giallorossi captain, the one who refused to be anything but Roman to the very end.

Jersey specifications

Season: 2010-2011
Club: AS Roma
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Kappa
Sponsor: WIND
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

AS Roma's 2010-2011 season was a pivotal period for the capital club. After narrowly missing out on the Scudetto in previous seasons, Roma sought to catch up with Juventus and Mourinho's Inter, who then dominated Serie A. The club navigated between European ambitions and instability in the league, but remained a team that struck fear into opponents when on form.

This squad featured a golden generation of memorable players. Francesco Totti continued to be the soul of the club, imperial in his ability to make a difference even as he approached his late thirties. Alongside him, Daniele De Rossi – whose name graces this jersey – was already the midfield boss, the battle-hardened veteran, the leader. Mirko Vučinić brought his flair up front, while Jeremy Menez tried to live up to his promises.

Moments etched into this jersey

De Rossi, a captain at heart
Daniele De Rossi embodies everything Roma fans adore: a player trained at the club, unwilling to leave for money, who refused Manchester United to stay in Rome. The printing on the back is that of a man who grew up in the stands of the Olimpico before becoming its lord.

Roma in the 2010-11 Champions League
This away kit potentially saw action in the Champions League, where Roma competed that season. European away trips with the away kit are always something special in collector culture – a jersey that travels, that experiences other atmospheres.

Kappa and Roma, a history of style
Kappa had been outfitting Roma for several seasons at that time and had developed a true visual identity around the club. The away kits from this period are instantly recognizable to fans and remain among the most sought-after on the vintage Serie A jersey market.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not a reproduction or a stadium version mass-produced for official stores. It's a jersey from that era, with original tags, fabric designed to be worn, and finishes of its time. This is what creates the difference between something you buy and something you collect.

This one shows an 8/10 condition with slight use on the printings – what is called "slightly used printings". This is not a defect, it's proof: this jersey existed, it was worn, it lived. For a De Rossi Roma collector jersey, this trace is almost a medal.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Football jerseys from the early 2010s, especially from Kappa, often have a more fitted cut than current standards. A vintage size M generally corresponds to what you would wear between an S and an M today, depending on body type. Don't rely on modern sizes to order blindly.

Before buying, take your chest measurements and compare them with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. Shoulder width is also a key indicator. It's better to take two minutes with a tape measure than to regret it once the package arrives.

Why have it in your collection

A De Rossi printed away kit from the 2010-2011 season is a piece that combines several rare arguments on the vintage market. First, De Rossi is a legendary player for Roma – his name on an official kit from that era has significant symbolic and historical value. Second, Kappa-Roma away kits from this period are less common than home kits, which increases their collector's value.

With an 8/10 condition, this is still very presentable, frameable, and wearable for special occasions. There aren't many in this condition on the market – as years pass, worn jerseys often end up with much more damage than this. This one has been respected, and it shows.

To go further

• AS Roma – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• Serie A – Official Website
• UEFA – European Football

If you're a Roma fan, if De Rossi represents the purest form of football to you, this jersey clearly belongs in your collection. It's up to you.