{"product_id":"2018-19-boavista-kroes-shirt","title":"Boavista 2018-19 Home Shirt Lacatoni KROES vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBoavista Jersey 2018-19 — The Unforgettable Lacatoni Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eBoavista FC\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in the \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese Primeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e with a kit manufacturer that few collectors truly know: \u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size XXL, is one of those rare items that true fans of Portuguese football seek but don't always find — and here it is, in 9\/10 condition.\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 Boavista FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacatoni\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e KROES\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoavista FC\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unique clubs in Portuguese football. Based in the Ramalde district of Porto, the club with the \u003cstrong\u003eblack and white checkerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e is an institution that has, on several occasions in its history, challenged the dominance of the Portuguese \"big three\" — Benfica, Porto, Sporting. The \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19 season\u003c\/strong\u003e was part of a rebuilding period for the \u003cem\u003eAxadrezados\u003c\/em\u003e, a club seeking to solidify its place in the elite after the judicial turmoil of the 2000s that almost saw it disappear from the Portuguese football landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, Boavista relied that season on a solid, well-organized group, typical of teams coached at that time with a compact block that was difficult to break down. The \u003cstrong\u003eKROES printing\u003c\/strong\u003e visible on this jersey belongs to a player who wore the club's colors during this period — a name that is part of the club's recent history for true followers. This kind of real player printing is exactly what increases the value of a jersey in a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Portuguese football collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Porto Derby against FC Porto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery confrontation between Boavista and FC Porto in the Primeira Liga is an event in itself. In 2018-19, these local derbies represented much more than three points — it's a matter of identity and neighborhood pride for an entire community of supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for survival in the elite league\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat season, Boavista played every match with the intensity of those who know what it's like to suffer. The club experienced forced relegation, years in purgatory — every point in the Primeira Liga has a special flavor for the \u003cem\u003eadeptos\u003c\/em\u003e of Estádio do Bessa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni, the hidden kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those discreet kit manufacturers that dressed Portuguese clubs away from the spotlight of major brands. Few jerseys produced under this brand are still circulating in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market — which automatically makes it a unique collector's item.\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 product manufactured for the general public. It's the version worn — or intended to be worn — by players or sold in very limited quantities to the club's closest supporters. The finishes, the inner labels, the fabric weight: everything differs from a simple replica. With a kit manufacturer like \u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, production was already limited from the outset, which makes each piece even harder to find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is listed in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means practically impeccable, with no notable snags, no excessive fading, no peeling printing. For a jersey of this era and origin, it's exceptional condition. The kind of piece you take out of the closet to show off, not to hide.\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\u003eVintage football jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards. An XXL from a few years ago can easily correspond to a modern L or XL depending on the brand and country of manufacture. Fits were generally more tailored, less oversized than today, and the physiques of professional players then did not have the same demands as they do now. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take your measurements: chest circumference, shoulder-to-shoulder length, total jersey length. Then compare with the actual product measurements if available, or do not hesitate to contact the store directly. A collector's jersey that doesn't fit is unnecessary frustration — it's better to take thirty seconds to check.\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\u003eBoavista jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are already underrepresented in vintage football collections — and even more so those produced by discreet kit manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2018-19 season isn't the most publicized in the club's history, but that's precisely what makes it a niche item for the serious collector. Not the jersey everyone has — the one true connoisseurs immediately spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003eKROES\u003c\/strong\u003e printing on it, it's another step up. A jersey printed with a real player's name, in 9\/10 condition, is the kind of piece that doesn't come around often. There aren't many in this condition still floating around the market — if you hesitate, someone else won't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFurther Reading\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\/Boavista_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBoavista FC - 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 - Kit 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;\"\u003eA Boavista Lacatoni jersey in 9\/10 condition with player printing doesn't come by often — if you know what it is, you already know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Portuguese Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54012991045907,"sku":"345052","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-BOAVISTA-KROES-SHIRT-XXL-345052_4.jpg?v=1775518555","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-boavista-kroes-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}