Atalanta Home Shirt 2002/03 – Carmine Gautieri – N.19 – Player Issued – Asics – Serie A Championship

Gautieri's Player Issued jersey: Atalanta's number 19 in the 2002/03 Serie A season

The first official Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio long-sleeved Player Issued jersey for the 2002/2003 season is a vintage relic of rare beauty and absolute authenticity. The blue and black vertical stripes — the immutable chromatic identity of La Dea since 1907 — were made by Asics, the Bergamo-based technical sponsor from 1995 to 2007, with the artisanal care typical of team supplies from that era. The Promatech sponsor stands out on the chest, accompanied by the Somet and Vamatex logos in the box below, testifying to an unrepeatable era of Italian football. The Lega Calcio patch is embroidered on the right sleeve. The internal Asics Authentic Sport Apparel label states "Made in Italy" and size XL. The back features the surname "GAUTIERI" and the number 19 in the official match font of the season. Excellent condition, with colors, stitching, and fabric perfectly preserved despite over twenty years since its production.

The player: Carmine Gautieri

Carmine Gautieri (Naples, May 19, 1974) is an Italian midfielder who had a long and intense career in the Italian championships, building a solid reputation as an intelligent and highly competitive defensive midfielder. After experiences with Roma and Perugia, he arrived at Atalanta for the 2002/2003 season, where he wore the number 19, becoming one of the regular starters for the Orobici team in Serie A. His past in major Italian clubs and his experience in the top league make this Player Issued jersey an authentic sports document from a golden age of provincial Italian football. After ending his playing career, Gautieri successfully embarked on a coaching career, confirming his status as a figure destined to leave his mark on Italian football even off the field.

What is a Player Issued Vintage jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit specifically prepared for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to its professional finishes, original competitive patches, match-grade cut and materials, and exclusive technical details reserved for team supplies. When a Player Issued jersey is over twenty years old, it also qualifies as Vintage, which further increases its collectible value: the materials of the time, the sponsors of those years, the technical brand, and even the internal label become unrepeatable and impossible to replicate elements. A piece like this, perfectly preserved over twenty years after its production, represents the ultimate for the discerning collector.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

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