{"product_id":"2018-19-besiktas-shinji-kagawa-shirt","title":"Besiktas Away Shirt 2018-19 Adidas Kagawa vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBesiktas 2018-19 Adidas Away — Kagawa's jersey in Istanbul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn January 2019, \u003cstrong\u003eShinji Kagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e left Borussia Dortmund and moved to the Bosphorus. Japan met Istanbul, and this \u003cstrong\u003eBesiktas 2018-19 Adidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this unexpected adventure — one of the most unique in the Japanese midfielder's career.\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 Besiktas JK\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 VODAFONE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 a pivotal period for \u003cstrong\u003eBesiktas JK\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Istanbul club, three-time consecutive Turkish champion between 2016 and 2018, began a difficult transition. Under the guidance of Şenol Güneş then Abdullah Avcı, the Black Eagles sought to maintain their position at the top of the \u003cstrong\u003eSüper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e while absorbing a turbulent transfer market and a tight financial situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context that \u003cstrong\u003eKagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived on loan from Dortmund in January 2019, bringing with him his European experience and extraordinary game vision. He joined a dressing room already energized by players like \u003cstrong\u003eDomagoj Vida\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Croatian defender fresh from an exceptional World Cup, and striker \u003cstrong\u003eBurak Yılmaz\u003c\/strong\u003e, who returned to the club to make an impact in the second half of the season. The atmosphere at Vodafone Park remained electric, and this Adidas away jersey is living proof of 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKagawa's arrival on the Bosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of January 2019, the announcement of \u003cstrong\u003eShinji Kagawa's transfer to Besiktas\u003c\/strong\u003e shook the football world. A Japanese international, German champion with Dortmund and Premier League winner with Manchester United, choosing Turkey — few had seen it coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fervor of Vodafone Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaying for Besiktas means playing in one of the loudest stadiums in Europe. \u003cstrong\u003eVodafone Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in 2016, is regularly sold out with its 42,000 seats, and away games in this context take on a special dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA transitional season in the Süper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBesiktas finished the 2018-19 season in a disappointing position for a club of its standing, far from the title it had won in the previous three years. But this difficult season makes the jersey even more interesting to collect — it's the image of a great club in a period of rebuilding, with a top international cast.\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 not a copy produced in thousands of copies for tourists. It is a piece produced at the time to be worn — on the pitch or in the stands — with the original materials, flocking, and finishes. Adidas, during this period, used lightweight technical fabrics with real thermal properties, far from basic polyester replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in 7\/10 condition with \"slightly used printings\" status: the prints show slight signs of wear, which is perfectly normal and even sought after by true collectors. It's not a jersey out of its packaging — it's a jersey that has lived, and that shows in a good way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s have a more fitted cut than current standards. An L from that era often corresponds to a modern M in terms of chest width, although the length generally remains true to the indicated size. Not taking this into account risks an unpleasant surprise upon receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual measurements of the jersey if they are available. As a general rule, if you hesitate between two sizes on a modern jersey, take the next size up on a vintage one. Better a little loose than a collector's jersey you can never wear.\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\u003eBesiktas 2018-19 Adidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with Kagawa's flocking is a piece that ticks several rare boxes at once: a major Turkish club with a rich history, a premium kit manufacturer, an emblematic sponsor, and above all the name of a legendary Japanese player who chose Istanbul for one of his last European challenges. This type of combination is not easily found on the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 7\/10 condition, this jersey remains very presentable for display or occasional wear. There aren't many in this condition circulating — most Besiktas pieces from this season have been worn out by passionate fans. Finding a copy with intact Kagawa flocking is already a good deal for any fan of \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish football\u003c\/strong\u003e or collector of Japanese jerseys abroad.\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\/Be%C5%9Fikta%C5%9F_JK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBesiktas JK — 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 jersey that tells a truly unique story — that of a world-class Japanese player who chose to play on the Bosphorus — you won't find this one twice. It's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Besiktas","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54008720556307,"sku":"359726","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-BESIKTAS-SHINJI-KAGAWA-SHIRT-L-359726_2.jpg?v=1775330341","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-besiktas-shinji-kagawa-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}