Atletico Madrid Home Nike Jersey 2018-19 Saul - Vintage 9/10

Atletico Madrid 2018-19 Nike Jersey — Saul printing, the Colchonera soul

The 2018-19 season, Wanda Metropolitano, and an Atletico Madrid team building its identity in its new stadium. This Nike home jersey with Saul Niguez printing embodies a pivotal era for Simeone's club — one where the Colchoneros sought to consistently dominate La Liga while remaining a real threat in the Champions League.

Jersey details

Season: 2018-2019
Club: Atletico Madrid
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Nike
Sponsor: TRADE PLUS500
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

The 2018-19 season was Atletico's second full season at the Wanda Metropolitano, their stadium inaugurated in 2017. Diego Simeone's club was gaining momentum: third in La Liga, qualified for the Champions League quarterfinals, and still as formidable collectively. Atletico at that time was a defensive machine coupled with a real offensive proposition — not just the low block caricatured by detractors.

This group was built on rock. Jan Oblak in goal, probably the best goalkeeper in the world at that time. Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez in central defense, a true wall. Up front, Antoine Griezmann in his last season with the club, before his highly publicized departure to Barça. And in the midst of it all, Saul Niguez — the number printed on this jersey — trained at La Fabrica, became one of Europe's most complete midfielders.

Moments etched in this jersey

The Madrid derby, an institution
In 2018-19, the derbies against Real Madrid continued to fuel the Colchonera legend. Facing their neighbors from the Bernabeu, Simeone's men never gave up — each duel was a war of attrition that Atletico approached with the characteristic pride of the club.

Griezmann's last season in these colors
Antoine Griezmann went through this season in a particular context: his transfer to FC Barcelona had been rumored for months, the media hype was heavy. Despite everything, he finished as the team's top scorer in La Liga and remained an undeniable technical leader until the end.

Saul, the club's prodigal son
Trained at Atletico since he was 6, Saul Niguez was at the peak of his relationship with the club and its fans in 2018-19. Powerful, technical, capable of scoring important goals — his printing on this jersey is not insignificant, it's that of an identity player, a true pure-bred Colchonero.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic Nike jersey — also called "match version" or "player issue" — has nothing to do with the replica sold in stores. The cut is different, the materials are more technical, the printing finish is more refined. It is literally the version worn by players on the field, or its exact equivalent marketed under the Authentic label. For a vintage collector's jersey, this distinction matters a lot.

This jersey is offered in 9/10 condition — in other words, almost impeccable. Barely out of a closet, no discoloration, no peeling printing, no suspicious holes. For a 2018-19 jersey, this is a remarkable state of preservation that testifies to the particular care taken in its conservation.

Vintage size guide

Nike jerseys from the late 2010s have relatively fitted cuts compared to current standards. A vintage Nike XL often corresponds to a modern L in contemporary, looser sizes. If you wear a comfortable L or a slim XL, this size should fit you — but never blindly trust the label.

Before buying, take a jersey you already own that fits you well, lay it flat on a table, and measure the shoulder-to-shoulder width and the length from collar to hem. Compare these measurements with the actual dimensions of the jersey you are considering — this is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises. If in doubt, contact us directly.

Why have it in your collection

The 2018-19 season marks a pivotal era in the recent history of Atletico Madrid: it's the last with Griezmann, one of the first fully settled at the Wanda Metropolitano, and a period when Saul was still perceived as the club's unshakeable future core player. This Saul Niguez printed jersey captures all of that in a single item — it's living football, not just textile. Atletico Madrid Nike collector's jerseys from this generation sell quickly and don't always return to the market.

A 9/10 is rare. Most jerseys from that era circulating on the vintage market show their age — signs of wear, faded printing, discolored fabric. This one is the exception. There aren't many in this condition, and even fewer with such symbolic printing as Saul's. If you're looking for a vintage Atletico Madrid jersey in perfect condition, you won't find better.

To go further

• Atletico Madrid - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Jersey History
• La Liga - Official Site
• UEFA - European Football

An Atletico Madrid Saul printed jersey in 9/10 condition is a rare piece for a serious collection — if you let this one go, you'll regret it.