{"product_id":"2021-22-altay-shirt","title":"Altay SK 2021-22 Home Nike Folkart Collector Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAltay SK 2021-22: The Nike Home Shirt of a Club That Rose From the Dead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2021, \u003cstrong\u003eAltay SK\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003eSüper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e after decades of absence — a comeback all the more remarkable because no one really saw it coming. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike 2021-22 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eFolkart\u003c\/strong\u003e as sponsor is a direct testament to this historic rebirth for one of the oldest clubs in the city of Izmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021-22\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altay SK (Izmir, Turkey)\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 FOLKART\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SINGULAR PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltay SK\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1914 in Izmir — making it one of the oldest football clubs in all of Turkey. Yet, despite this century-old history, the club long languished in the lower divisions, far from the elite spotlight. The \u003cstrong\u003e2021-22 Süper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e season therefore represents much more than a mere financial exercise: it is the culmination of a relentless rebuilding project, supported by fans who never gave up, even during the difficult years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis return to the Turkish top flight after a very long absence was celebrated as a popular festival in Izmir. The city, Turkey's third-largest metropolis, breathes football in a particular way, and \u003cstrong\u003eAltay\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of its most authentic expressions. Wearing this shirt that season meant displaying an allegiance to something rare: an old-school club that returned to the top through hard work and local identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to the Süper Lig after decades of absence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAltay had been out of the Turkish top flight for a very long time before achieving promotion in 2021. This shirt is from the first season of reunion with the big Turkish clubs — Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Trabzonspor — a fixture that Izmir fans had been waiting for a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolkart, a sponsor rooted in the local fabric of Izmir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eFolkart\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iconic real estate and cultural group in Izmir, perfectly illustrates the link between the club and its city. It's not a sponsor that appeared out of nowhere for purely marketing reasons — it's a local brand displayed on a local shirt, and that feeling comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike as manufacturer: a global kit supplier for a club with a local soul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing the \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e Swoosh on an Altay shirt in 2021-22 is also a sign of a club aiming to become seriously professional. The partnership with Nike gives the shirt an impeccable finish and fit, while retaining the strong identity of a provincial club that is unlike any other.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that actually existed in the club's official circuit — not a copy, not a standard supporter's item, but the very shirt worn or distributed during the relevant season. The finishes, labels, stitching, and fabric drape: everything speaks differently from a low-end replica. This is what true collectors prioritize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with singular pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a few isolated snags on the fabric — the natural wear of a shirt that has lived, been worn, and seen matches. This is not a disqualifying defect, far from it: it's proof that this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Altay Nike shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real piece, not an item that has been in a cellophane-wrapped warehouse for ten years. At 8\/10, it can be displayed or worn with confidence.\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 M-sized shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2020-22 often correspond to a slimmer fit than what you find in department stores today. Nike cuts from this era tend to be slim-fitting, with little room in the shoulders and bust. If you are used to modern oversized cuts, take your measurements carefully before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe basic rule for a confident purchase: measure your chest circumference (under the arms, around the bust) and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt you are targeting. For an M-sized Nike of this generation, expect a flat width of around 50-53 cm — but always check, as each cut can vary slightly. A minute of measuring is better than a complicated return.\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\u003eTurkish club shirts outside the \"Big Four\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Trabzonspor — are still largely undervalued in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Yet, they are often the rarest pieces, the hardest to find in good condition, and those whose value silently increases the most. An \u003cstrong\u003eAltay SK 2021-22 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 8\/10 condition is exactly the kind of piece that disappears from radar before you even realize it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. Altay's 2021-22 Süper Lig season is a unique chapter in the club's recent history, and this shirt is its tangible document. Whether you are passionate about \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, a collector of rare Nike shirts, or simply looking for a piece that tells a true story — this shirt ticks all the boxes. It's solid, rare, and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Altay_SK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAltay SK - 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 - Shirt 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;\"\u003eThis Altay 2021-22 shirt is a page of Izmir football history you can hold in your hands — it's up to you to decide if you let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Turkish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54015788646675,"sku":"354480","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2021-22-ALTAY-SHIRT-M-354480_1.jpg?v=1775551736","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2021-22-altay-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}