{"product_id":"2011-12-athletic-bilbao-shirt","title":"Athletic Bilbao Home Shirt Umbro 2011-12 vintage collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAthletic Bilbao 2011-12: The Umbro jersey from a legendary season in La Liga and the Europa League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season was an extraordinary period in the recent history of Basque football for \u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Club de Bilbao\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under Marcelo Bielsa's guidance, the club experienced an exceptional European and national epic, and this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home jersey sponsored by Petronor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to it. A piece of history woven into the fabric, in size S, still here to tell the tale.\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 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athletic Club de Bilbao\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PETRONOR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY DIRTY - 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;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season is probably the wildest season \u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Club\u003c\/strong\u003e has experienced in decades. Marcelo Bielsa, the Argentine \"Loco,\" had transformed San Mamés into a cauldron of total, intense, collective, and extremely physical football. The Basque club reached the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League final\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Copa del Rey final in the same season — a double achievement that stunned the entire Iberian Peninsula. This vintage \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the DNA of this unique adventure in its fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhat makes this kit even more special is that it bears the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e label, a historic kit manufacturer with recognized expertise, and is sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003ePetronor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Basque energy partner inseparable from the club at that time. A jersey rooted in its territory, its identity, its moment.\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 2012 Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAthletic Club reached the Copa del Rey final that season, facing a Guardiola's FC Barcelona at the peak of its power. Even defeated, the Basque club had shown a conquering spirit throughout the competition, a journey of which this jersey is a relic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Europa League epic to Bucharest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBilbao eliminated European giants to reach the \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Europa League final\u003c\/strong\u003e, played in Bucharest against Atlético de Madrid. A European final is something that entire generations of Basque supporters had never experienced — and this jersey is exactly the one worn during that historic campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFernando Llorente, Ander Herrera, Javi Martínez: the Bielsa generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFernando Llorente\u003c\/strong\u003e, a formidable goalscorer, \u003cstrong\u003eAnder Herrera\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dynamic playmaker, and \u003cstrong\u003eJavi Martínez\u003c\/strong\u003e before his move to Bayern Munich — these players wore this jersey with rare intensity. This is the generation that thrilled San Mamés and all of European football.\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\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction made yesterday to please nostalgic fans. It is a real piece, produced at the time to be worn — in matches, during training, in the stands — with the original manufacturing techniques, logos, and finishes. The difference can be felt to the touch, seen in the details, and confirmed in every stitch. That is the value of a 2011-12 \u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Bilbao collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \"slightly dirty\" state — in other words, a slight trace of wear that proves this jersey has lived, that it was there, that it hasn't slept in a box since it was made. For a serious collector, this patina is a signature, not a defect. It tells a story that a pristine replica can never tell.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s — and even today for some cuts — often fit differently from current standards. An era S is cut closer to the body, shorter, with narrower armholes than a modern S. This is not a manufacturing defect; it is simply the cut of the time, designed to be tucked into high shorts and remain well-fitted on the pitch. One should not rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take your measurements: chest circumference, back length, shoulder width. Compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey if available, or contact us directly. A jersey that fits you perfectly makes all the difference — whether you wear it or display it on a hanger in your living room.\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\u003eAthletic Bilbao 2011-12 season jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece for several reasons: the season itself is exceptional in the club's history, the kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e has not been a partner of Athletic for a long time, and circulating copies are becoming increasingly rare. This is not the kind of jersey you come across every day on resale platforms. Collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Spanish football\u003c\/strong\u003e and Athletic fans know exactly what it's worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — 8\/10, slightly soiled but complete and intact — it is an above-average example of what is circulating. Pieces that are too worn are no longer worth much, and pieces that are too perfect seem too good to be true. Here, we are in the sweet spot of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: authentic, legible, and still very present. There aren't many like it still floating around.\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\/Athletic_Club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAthletic Club de Bilbao - 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're looking for a jersey that represents a true legendary season for a club with a unique identity, this one ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if your collection deserves this Basque piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Spanish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010476495123,"sku":"364840","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-ATHLETIC-BILBAO-SHIRT-S-364840_1.jpg?v=1775452957","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-athletic-bilbao-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}