Iraq Away Shirt 2004/06 – Emad Mohammed – N.7 – Player Issued – Jack & Jones – Iraq National Team – Vintage

Emad Mohammed's Player Issued Jersey: A Rare Relic of the Iraqi National Team from the 2000s

The away kit of the Iraqi National Team from 2004–2006, produced by Jack & Jones during its brief but memorable stint as Iraq's technical sponsor, is today one of the rarest and most sought-after pieces in the collection of Asian national football jerseys. The white kit with green inserts stands out for the essential simplicity of its design and the presence of the Iraqi flag in its historical version with three green stars, in use until 2008: a detail that makes it a precise visual document of an era and a specific chapter in the history of Iraqi football. The number 7, the same number Emad Mohammed consistently wore during those years as the technical focal point of the Iraqi attack, is prominently displayed on the front. The back features the surname EMAD M. and the number 7 in black graphics. The internal collar label shows the Jack & Jones brand from that period, with size M. The condition is Excellent vintage, with fabric and graphics perfectly preserved despite more than twenty years since production.

The Player: Emad Mohammed

Emad Mohammed Ridha (Karbala, July 24, 1982) is considered one of the greatest footballers in the history of the Iraqi National Team. A brilliant right winger, he made 103 appearances for Iraq, scoring 27 international goals, becoming one of the symbolic figures of Iraqi football in the 2000s. His career reached its peak on July 29, 2007, in Jakarta, when he contributed to Iraq's victory in the AFC Asian Cup, the most important title in the history of Iraqi football: an extraordinary triumph, achieved during a dramatic period for the country, which moved the entire world. The number 7 jersey is the one with which Emad Mohammed wrote some of the most important pages in Iraqi football history, making it not only a very rare vintage relic but also a document of an era and an absolute protagonist of international Asian football.

What is a vintage Player Issued jersey?

A vintage Player Issued jersey is a kit prepared specifically for a certain player, dating back more than twenty years, not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to the finishes reserved for team supplies and exclusive technical details only found on specimens intended for players. The Vintage classification applies to all jerseys produced more than 20 years ago, which acquire additional collectible value over time due to rarity, history, and difficulty in finding them on the market. In the specific case of national team jerseys of Asian teams from the 2000s, the scarcity of circulating examples makes this type of piece particularly sought after by the most demanding international collectors.

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