{"product_id":"2012-14-malaysia-shirt","title":"Nike Malaysia Home Jersey 2012-14 Vintage | Condition 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMalaysia 2012-14 Nike Home Kit — The Harimau Malaya in battle gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2012 and 2014, the \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysian national football team\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its development, proudly wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in Southeast Asia's most competitive tournaments. A national team jersey from that era, especially an Asian one, is a rare item that completely deviates from the beaten path of European collecting — and that's precisely what makes it valuable.\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 2012-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia National Team (Asia)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\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 early 2010s marked a period of serious reconstruction for the \u003cstrong\u003eHarimau Malaya\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Malayan Tigers — who sought to establish themselves permanently in Asian football. The Football Association of Malaysia, FAM, aimed for a gradual rise in power, both in regional competitions like the \u003cstrong\u003eASEAN Football Federation Cup (AFF Suzuki Cup)\u003c\/strong\u003e and in World Cup qualifiers. This Nike jersey belonged to a team that wanted to make its mark on the global football map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eSafiq Rahim\u003c\/strong\u003e, a skilled midfielder and iconic captain of the national team at that time, embodied the ambition of Malaysian football in search of an identity. Goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eKhairul Fahmi Che Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e, who rose to prominence during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup and became a national icon, continued to carry the country on his shoulders. True fans of Asian football know these names. And this jersey is theirs.\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 AFF Suzuki Cup — Regional pride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalaysia participated in this edition of Southeast Asia's premier football competition with real ambitions, carried by the momentum of the 2010 final. This home jersey was at the heart of the Malaysian campaign in a tournament that represents the emotional equivalent of a European championship for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014 World Cup Qualifiers — Facing Asian giants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the qualifying rounds for the \u003cstrong\u003e2014 Brazil World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Malaysia faced teams like Iran and Iraq — matchups that measured the distance to cover but also the regained level of competitiveness. These kinds of matches are not forgotten, and they were played with this jersey on their backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup — Continuing to build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe regional competition returned in December 2014, and Malaysia once again presented itself with this Nike kit as its armor of war. Each edition of this tournament is a national event in Malaysia, where football captivates millions of supporters. Wearing this jersey means being part of that history.\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 nothing like a mass-produced replica. Authentic jerseys from that Nike era were designed with specific technical fabrics — Nike's \u003cstrong\u003eDri-FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, reinforced seams, and finishes that withstood the test of time. This is what players wore on the field, or the closest copy intended for the most demanding fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, which is frankly solid for a jersey that is now over ten years old. With this score, we're talking about a jersey with no major flaws, well-preserved, that has stood the test of time without losing its quality. For Asian vintage of this generation, this is far from the norm — many have aged poorly or simply disappeared.\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 the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those produced for Asian national teams, often run smaller than current European standards. A Small from that era and region might correspond to a modern European XS depending on body types. Don't rely solely on the label — the cuts from this Nike period for Southeast Asia were designed for local physiques, generally slimmer and narrower in the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, get out a measuring tape. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey. For a vintage Small of this type, expect a chest circumference of around 90-96 cm flat, or about 45-48 cm measured from armpit to armpit. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us — we prefer the jersey to fit you perfectly rather than sitting in a drawer.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Asian national team jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are the blind spot of jersey collecting in Europe. Everyone chases after classic English, Italian, or Spanish jerseys — very few are interested in these gems from Southeast Asia. The result: they are rare on the market, difficult to find in good condition, and their value only increases as the global collector scene becomes more international. A \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia Nike 2012-14 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of piece you regret not picking up when you had the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — there really aren't many floating around. Most jerseys from this era, from this region, have been worn to the thread or have aged poorly in unfavorable storage conditions. Finding a clean, well-preserved example, in a Small size that fits a wide audience, is frankly uncommon. If you're looking to diversify your collection with something original and sharp, you'll hardly be disappointed.\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\/Malaysia_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMalaysia National Football Team - 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.the-afc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC — Asian Football Confederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis jersey is for the collector who wants to stand out and tell a story that few people in Europe are familiar with. It's up to you to decide if the Harimau Malaya deserve a place in your wardrobe — we think they do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asia","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029130531091,"sku":"338583","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-14-MALAYSIA-SHIRT-S-338583_1.jpg?v=1775699461","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-14-malaysia-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}