Palermo Home Shirt 2004/05 – Andrea Barzagli – No. 43 – Player Issued – Lotto – Long Sleeved – Serie A

Andrea Barzagli's Player Issued jersey: Palermo Home 2004/05, the season of their return to Serie A after 31 years

The first official Palermo jersey for the 2004/2005 season in a long-sleeved Player Issued version, personalized with Andrea Barzagli's number 43. Produced by Lotto in Italy, it features the classic pink and black with contrasting black stitching, "Provincia di Palermo" sponsor on the chest, embroidered "Regione Siciliana" patch, and the U.S. Città di Palermo crest applied on the upper right. On the right sleeve, the official Lega Calcio Serie A TIM patch is sewn, while the Lotto logo is prominently applied on the left. The embroidered U.S. Città di Palermo inner label in the neckline testifies to the professional authenticity of this item. Size XL, Made in Italy, Excellent condition. A rare and historically significant relic representing an unforgettable season for the Rosanero club.

The player: Andrea Barzagli

Andrea Barzagli (Fiesole, May 8, 1981) is one of the most representative Italian defenders of his generation. He joined Palermo on July 24, 2004, from Chievo for 2.5 million euros, and it was on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea that his rise began: during his four seasons in the Rosanero jersey (2004-2008), he earned the nickname "The Rock" that stayed with him throughout his career, making 142 appearances and scoring 3 goals in Serie A, in addition to being captain in the 2007/2008 season. In his first season, he contributed to Palermo's best historical placement (6th place) and the club's first qualification for the UEFA Cup. After Wolfsburg, where he won the 2008/2009 Bundesliga, he moved to Juventus in January 2011, forming the legendary "BBC" defensive trio with Bonucci and Chiellini. He won eight consecutive Scudetti with the Bianconeri (2011-2019) and was a World Champion with the Italian national team at Germany 2006.

What is a Player Issued 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, technical cut, dedicated inner labels, and exclusive elements reserved for team supply. In this case, the long-sleeved version, the embroidered U.S. Città di Palermo inner label in the neckline, the "Made in Italy" tag, and the official patches ("Regione Siciliana," Lega Calcio Serie A TIM, rhomboid Lotto logo) are all distinctive elements of the official supply intended for players. For collectors, it represents an authentic item of very high historical value, hierarchically superior to the store version and inferior only to the Match Worn, which is often impossible to find on the market years after its production.

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