{"product_id":"2014-15-as-monaco-berbatov-shirt","title":"AS Monaco 2014-15 Nike Berbatov Home vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAS Monaco 2014-15 Nike Shirt – The Berbatov flocking, a jewel from the Principality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2014-15, \u003cstrong\u003eAS Monaco\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal season in French football's most ambitious project, and on this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, there's a name print that still surprises today: \u003cstrong\u003eBerbatov\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dimitar Berbatov, two-time Premier League champion, Champions League winner with Manchester United, calmly settled on the Rock. A shirt unlike any other in a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014-2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS Monaco FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2014-15 season was Monaco in its \u003cstrong\u003espending and ambitious phase\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the Principality recruited heavily to establish itself as a European football powerhouse. After finishing second in Ligue 1 in 2014 and returning to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dmitri Rybolovlev's club wanted to confirm its status. The squad was full of talent, had a high market value, and every match at Louis-II was an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, there were dream names: \u003cstrong\u003eRadamel Falcao\u003c\/strong\u003e had indeed left for Manchester United on loan, but his replacement was \u003cstrong\u003eDimitar Berbatov\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003eJoão Moutinho\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eLayvin Kurzawa\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left flank, and \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Martial\u003c\/strong\u003e who was starting to break through. It was a team that was both young and experienced, an explosive mix coached by Leonardo Jardim, who arrived on the bench that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Leonardo Jardim and a new playing style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2014-15 season marked the beginning of the Jardim era at Monaco, with intense pressing and a more structured football. The Portuguese coach laid the foundations for a project that would bear fruit in the following years, notably with the Ligue 1 title in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerbatov, the Rock's prolific goalscorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecruited in the summer of 2014 after his stint at Fulham, \u003cstrong\u003eDimitar Berbatov\u003c\/strong\u003e finished the season as the team's top scorer in Ligue 1 with 14 goals. A remarkable record for a striker who seemed to be at the end of his career and proved that his goalscoring instinct was still intact, even under the Côte d'Azur sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Martial, the future gem taking flight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was in this same shirt that \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Martial\u003c\/strong\u003e began to make a name for himself in Ligue 1, delivering convincing performances before his sensational transfer to Manchester United in the summer of 2015. A 19-year-old kid who ran everywhere and was already attracting the attention of big European clubs.\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 the same as a replica sold in supermarkets. The cut, the technical materials, the finish of the flocking, the Nike stamp on the back of the neck – everything is different. These are pieces designed to be worn in matches or close to match conditions, not to be mass-produced with standard fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: in concrete terms, you have in your hands a shirt that has gone through ten years without losing virtually any of its superb quality. Intact flocking, clean fabric, no major visible defects. For a worn shirt of this generation, it's an absolute rarity.\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 that era\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut closer to the body than current fits. A size M from ten years ago is often the equivalent of an S-M today, depending on your body shape. Don't rely on your usual modern jersey size; body types have evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width flat. Then compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. This is the only way to avoid an unpleasant surprise upon receipt – a collector's jersey that stays in the drawer because it doesn't fit the shoulders, that hurts.\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\u003eAS Monaco 2014-15 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Berbatov flocking is both a historical document and a collector's item. Berbatov only played one season at Monaco – just one. Shirts with his name in circulation are therefore naturally limited, and those that have survived in good condition even more so. This is exactly the kind of piece that \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e look for: an iconic player, a brief stint, a pivotal era for the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's the exception that proves the rule. There aren't many in this state – most jerseys from this period have been worn, washed fifty times, stored haphazardly. This one has clearly been cherished. If you're looking for a jersey from this Monegasque generation to hang on the wall or complete a serious collection, you won't find much better.\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\/AS_Monaco_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMonaco - 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 - History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 - Official website\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 Berbatov's time on the Rock left an impression on you, or if you just want a rare piece from a fascinating period of French football, this shirt clearly has a place in your collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monaco","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54006879715603,"sku":"329886","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2014-15-AS-MONACO-BERBATOV-SHIRT-M-329886_1.jpg?v=1775240788","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2014-15-as-monaco-berbatov-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}