{"product_id":"2018-19-atletico-madrid-saul-shirt","title":"Atletico Madrid Home Nike Jersey 2018-19 Saul - Vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAtletico Madrid 2018-19 Nike Jersey — Saul printing, the Colchonera soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2018-19 season, Wanda Metropolitano, and an \u003cstrong\u003eAtletico Madrid\u003c\/strong\u003e team building its identity in its new stadium. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey with Saul Niguez printing\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atletico Madrid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRADE PLUS500\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2018-19 season was Atletico's second full season at the \u003cstrong\u003eWanda Metropolitano\u003c\/strong\u003e, their stadium inaugurated in 2017. Diego Simeone's club was gaining momentum: third in La Liga, qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis group was built on rock. \u003cstrong\u003eJan Oblak\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, probably the best goalkeeper in the world at that time. \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Godin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJose Gimenez\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense, a true wall. Up front, \u003cstrong\u003eAntoine Griezmann\u003c\/strong\u003e in his last season with the club, before his highly publicized departure to Barça. And in the midst of it all, \u003cstrong\u003eSaul Niguez\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number printed on this jersey — trained at La Fabrica, became one of Europe's most complete midfielders.\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 Madrid derby, an institution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGriezmann's last season in these colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoine Griezmann\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaul, the club's prodigal son\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrained at Atletico since he was 6, \u003cstrong\u003eSaul Niguez\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, this distinction matters a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is offered in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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\u003eNike jerseys from the late 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e have relatively fitted cuts compared to current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike XL\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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.\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 2018-19 season marks a pivotal era in the recent history of \u003cstrong\u003eAtletico Madrid\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSaul Niguez printed jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e captures all of that in a single item — it's living football, not just textile. \u003cstrong\u003eAtletico Madrid Nike collector's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this generation sell quickly and don't always return to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage Atletico Madrid jersey in perfect condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, you won't find 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\/Atl%C3%A9tico_de_Madrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAtletico Madrid - 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.laliga.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLa Liga - Official Site\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;\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atletico Madrid","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976938905875,"sku":"355186","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-ATLETICO-MADRID-SAUL-SHIRT-XL-355186_5.jpg?v=1775179872","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-atletico-madrid-saul-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}