{"product_id":"2011-12-porto-j-moutinho-shirt","title":"FC Porto 2011-12 Home Nike Moutinho Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Porto 2011-12 Home Nike Jersey — The J. Moutinho flocking on a Dragões classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eFC Porto\u003c\/strong\u003e under Vítor Pereira, a club racking up titles in the Liga NOS and making waves in Europe. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey with J. Moutinho flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the name of one of the most elegant midfielders Porto ever produced — just before Sporting signed him and the Premier League swallowed him up.\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 FC Porto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, the kind that proves it's real.\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 was Porto in title-winning machine mode. After decisively winning the \u003cstrong\u003e2010-11 Liga NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club continued its streak and retained its Portuguese championship title in 2012, dominating national competition almost routinely. \u003cstrong\u003eVítor Pereira\u003c\/strong\u003e took over from André Villas-Boas, who left for Chelsea, and maintained the high standard — which was no small feat given the void left by his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the European stage, Porto remained a benchmark. The club had achieved a historical \u003cstrong\u003e2011 Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e under AVB, and even if the 2011-12 season didn't replicate that continental run, the Dragons remained formidable in Europe. It is in this context of Portuguese dominance and European ambitions that this Nike jersey sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eMEO\u003c\/strong\u003e was born — sober, solid, representative of a great era of Porto football.\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\u003eJoão Moutinho, conductor of the Dragons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore leaving for Monaco in 2013, \u003cstrong\u003eJoão Moutinho\u003c\/strong\u003e was the beating heart of Porto's midfield — technical, clean, always well-positioned, capable of dictating the tempo on any field. His name flocked on this jersey is the signature of a golden era for Portuguese midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Liga NOS: the championship title in hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPorto secured this Portuguese championship title with the serenity of a club that knows where it's going. \u003cstrong\u003eFalcao, Hulk, James Rodríguez\u003c\/strong\u003e — the club had an attack that terrified all of Europe, and Portuguese opponents simply did not have the weapons to respond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MEO sponsorship and a pivotal era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMEO\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Portuguese telecom operator, appeared on Porto's chest from this period — a partnership that anchored the club in its national identity while showcasing its commercial ambitions. This discreet but recognizable sponsor visually marked an entire generation of \u003cstrong\u003eDragões\u003c\/strong\u003e jerseys.\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 one that was sold at the time to be worn — not the lightweight model for the stands, but the version designed to be close to the game. Heavier fabrics, heat-sealed flocking with the techniques of the time, specific cut: everything that distinguishes a collector's item from a simple copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slight pulls and slightly used printings — exactly what you'd expect from a jersey that has lived. This isn't a jersey taken out of its plastic packaging twenty years later: it's a jersey that existed, and it shows in a subtle, honest way. The signs of wear are proof of its authenticity.\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 Nike jerseys from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e generally fit smaller than modern standards. A size M from ten years ago often corresponds to what is now called a comfortable European S or a fitted M. Nike used more tailored cuts before switching to looser or slim-fit cuts on its recent models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure and measure your chest and shoulders. Compare with the exact measurements available in our product sheet. A vintage jersey that you can't put on is an unnecessary frustration — and a lack of respect for the piece itself.\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\u003ePorto 2011-12 home Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with Moutinho's flocking is a triple collector's argument: a championship season, a player who has since moved on to the biggest European stages, and an equipment manufacturer doing quality work on its football cuts of the time. This type of piece flocked with a specific player is rare on the market — neutral flockings are common in flea markets, but an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic player-flocked jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition is another story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with the slight signs of wear mentioned, this jersey remains in very solid condition for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage FC Porto collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many in this condition on the market — either they are too damaged to be worn, or they have disappeared in attics. This one is here, available, and waiting for someone who understands what it represents.\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\/FC_Porto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Porto - 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 tell a story, this jersey belongs in your home. João Moutinho, Porto, Nike, 2011-12 — it's all here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Porto","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012990128403,"sku":"361630","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-PORTO-J-MOUTINHO-SHIRT-M-361630_5.jpg?v=1775518504","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-porto-j-moutinho-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}