{"product_id":"2010-11-psv-eindhoven-player-issue-shirt","title":"PSV Eindhoven 2010-11 Player Issue Nike Home Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePSV Eindhoven 2010-11 Player Issue Jersey – Nike x Philips, the real, the authentic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2010-11 season, \u003cstrong\u003ePSV Eindhoven\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nike as equipment supplier, Philips on the chest — and most importantly, the \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e mention: not a replica, not a mass-market version, but the jersey tailored for the pros who graced the Philips Stadion pitch. This isn't an easy jersey to find, and in this condition, even less so.\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 2010-2011\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSV Eindhoven\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHILIPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE STAIN – slight mark, authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a jersey fresh out of the box with no history\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 2010-11, \u003cstrong\u003ePSV Eindhoven\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a rebuilding period after the prosperous early 2000s. The club remained an institution of Dutch football, a regular in the \u003cstrong\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e and European cups, with a development culture and an ambitious project. The \u003cstrong\u003ePhilips Stadion\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to attract solid attendances, driven by an unwavering popular fervor in Eindhoven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, PSV could count on quality players like \u003cstrong\u003eBalázs Dzsudzsák\u003c\/strong\u003e, an explosive left winger who delighted the fans, and \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan de Guzmán\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical midfielder appreciated by purists. \u003cstrong\u003eIbrahim Afellay\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pure product of the PSV academy, was still there before his departure for Barça in January 2011 — a pivotal season for him as well as for the club.\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\u003eAfellay's departure for Barcelona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn January 2011, Ibrahim Afellay signed with FC Barcelona, becoming one of the few Dutch players to join the Catalan club. This jersey was probably worn during his last weeks in Eindhoven colors — a significant detail for a collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSV in the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat season, PSV participated in the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition in which the club was trying to reclaim its place on the European stage. Evenings under the floodlights, with this jersey on the players' backs against continental opponents — exactly the kind of context that gives value to a piece like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe battle in the Eredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the league, PSV was in the title race against Ajax, as is often the case in Dutch football. The rivalry between the two giants of the \u003cstrong\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e gives every match a particular intensity, and this season was no exception.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a category in itself in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are not the versions sold in official stores or by general retailers — they are copies made to the same specifications as those worn by professional players, with technical fabrics, reinforced finishes, and often noticeable differences in cut compared to classic replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with a slight stain reported — complete honesty on our part, no sugar-coating. This type of mark is proof that this jersey has lived, that it hasn't slept in a vacuum-sealed closet. That's exactly what makes it an authentic piece and not a stock item that never left its plastic bag.\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 Nike jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are cut differently from current fits. An XL from 2010-11 doesn't necessarily correspond to an XL you order today on Nike's website. In general, cuts from fifteen years ago are more fitted at the shoulders and in width, even if the length can vary depending on the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you give in, grab a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey if they are available. If you're hesitant between two sizes, consider the current cut — Player Issue means this jersey is designed to fit an athletic build, not to be worn loose like a casual t-shirt.\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\u003ePSV Eindhoven 2010-11 Player Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks several rare boxes at once: a great club in the history of European football, an authentic version reserved for professionals, an iconic partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhilips\u003c\/strong\u003e — two global brands united on the same rectangle of technical fabric. This kind of piece doesn't circulate in industrial quantities on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — 9\/10 with a clearly reported micro-stain — there aren't many. Most Player Issue jerseys from this period have been worn, washed, re-washed, lent, lost or damaged. Finding such a well-preserved example after more than fourteen years is already a victory in itself for any hunter of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/PSV_Eindhoven\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePSV Eindhoven - 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.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 collect pieces that truly existed on a field, this PSV 2010-11 Player Issue deserves your full attention — take a look at the photos, and you'll understand immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PSV Eindhoven","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54007726965011,"sku":"302926","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2010-11-PSV-EINDHOVEN-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-XL-302926_1.jpg?v=1775279898","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2010-11-psv-eindhoven-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}