{"product_id":"2018-19-basel-shirt","title":"FC Basel 2018-19 Away Shirt Adidas Novartis vintage XS","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Basel 2018-19 Adidas Away Jersey – Basel playing in Europe with Novartis on the chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2018-2019 season, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel\u003c\/strong\u003e embarked on another European campaign wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eNovartis\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Basel-based pharmaceutical giant — a partnership rooted in the city's industrial identity. This precise jersey, in size XS, was worn during their travels in the Swiss Super League and on European pitches.\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 FC Basel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVARTIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS AND LOGO STICKER — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, not a piece kept in plastic\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;\"\u003eIn 2018-2019, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel\u003c\/strong\u003e remained one of the strongest clubs in the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e, even as an era was slowly coming to an end. The club had dominated the Swiss championship for years, accumulating titles and establishing itself as Switzerland's almost systematic representative in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e. That season, Basel played in the Europa League after finishing third in the group stage — a demanding season, with away trips that took a toll on legs and plane tickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the Basel dressing room at that time, there were players trained at the club and well-targeted recruits. \u003cstrong\u003eValentin Stocker\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emblematic captain, embodied the club's soul. \u003cstrong\u003eAlbian Ajeti\u003c\/strong\u003e was then making a name for himself as a goalscorer, before joining the Premier League. \u003cstrong\u003eFabian Frei\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTaulant Xhaka\u003c\/strong\u003e brought experience to the midfield. It was a squad built for double-level competition — national and European — and this jersey is a direct witness to that.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasel in the Europa League 2018-19\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFCB entered the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e that season, facing top European clubs. It was precisely in this jersey that Basel players took to the opposing pitches during away matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Swiss Super League — always in the race\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2018-19, Basel remained one of the undeniable heavyweights of the Swiss championship, even as Young Boys also laid claim to the top. The internal rivalry in Swiss football was fierce that season, and every away point was earned in this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovartis — a sponsor rooted in Basel's DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing \u003cstrong\u003eNovartis\u003c\/strong\u003e emblazoned on this jersey is no marketing coincidence: the pharmaceutical giant is literally a neighbor of St. Jakob-Park stadium. This local partnership gives this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Basel jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong identity dimension — city, club, industry, everything comes together on this fabric.\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 out of the box. The authentic one is the model worn or intended to be worn — technical material, fitted cut, professional Adidas finishes, heat-pressed or screen-printed flocking with the same requirements as on the field. It's a completely different feel in the hands, and on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows small signs of wear completely consistent with an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic match or training jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: a few fabric pulls, slight small stains, and slightly used flocking and logo sticker. These are precisely the details that confirm this jersey has lived — and that's exactly what a true collector is looking for.\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;\"\u003eA vintage Adidas XS from 2018-19 is smaller than today's Adidas XS. The cuts of that era were already fitted — designed for the field, not for streetwear. In practice, a vintage XS often corresponds to a slender physique, with a chest circumference of around 84-88 cm maximum depending on the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get your measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — returns on vintage items are always complicated.\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\u003eFC Basel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club too often underestimated in the world of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, its Super League record and repeated European campaigns during the 2000s and 2010s make it one of the most important Swiss clubs in the recent history of continental football. An \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Basel away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period, with the Novartis logo, is a piece that embodies a pivotal era for this club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this jersey is honestly at the top of the range for worn vintage. The signs of wear are light, the jersey is complete, and the overall appearance remains very presentable — whether in a display case, framed, or even worn for a football night. There aren't many in this condition still around, \u003cstrong\u003evintage Basel jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are not the easiest to find outside Switzerland.\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_Basel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Basel - 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're looking for a Swiss club jersey with a real European history and a quality kit manufacturer, this Basel 2018-19 ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to see if the XS size is for you — but don't delay too long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Basel","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54013475946771,"sku":"333663","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-BASEL-SHIRT-XS-333663_1.jpg?v=1775532727","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-basel-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}