Livorno Away Shirt 2007/08 – David Balleri – N.69 – Player Issued – Legea – Serie A

David Balleri's Player Issued jersey: Livorno's 2007/08 away kit

The official second kit of A.S. Livorno Calcio for the 2007/2008 season, in its Player Issued version, is a rare and fascinating relic of Italian football from that era. Produced by Legea — the historical technical sponsor of the Amaranto — it features the classic white design with red trim and inserts, the club colors traditionally used in the away kits of the Livorno-based team. The front proudly displays the double commercial sponsor of the time: Gruppo Carige Banca e Assicurazione as the main sponsor and Mediaset Premium as the television partner. The club emblem, meticulously stitched on the chest, recalls the historical identity of one of Tuscany's longest-standing and most passionate football clubs. On the back, the surname BALLERI and the number 69 are displayed, an unofficial match number assigned during pre-season preparation. The Lega Calcio Serie A TIM patch is applied to the right sleeve, unequivocally documenting the competitive context in which this item was produced. A piece that bears witness to an intense season of significant historical importance for David Balleri and the entire Livorno community.

The player: David Balleri

David Balleri (Livorno, March 28, 1969) is a figure inextricably linked to the history of A.S. Livorno Calcio, his hometown club with which he shared the most exciting moments of an entire sporting era. A right-back of great physical endurance — nicknamed "Pendolino" (Pendulum) for his ability to cover the flank back and forth for ninety minutes with inexhaustible rhythm — he built a high-level career through important clubs: Cosenza, Parma (where he won the 1993 European Supercup), Padova, Sampdoria (116 appearances in Serie A), and Lecce. Arriving in Livorno in the summer of 2002, he quickly became one of the symbols of a team that would write historical pages: promotion to Serie A in 2004 and then four consecutive seasons in the top flight, an achievement that for the Amaranto club felt like a dream. In the 2007/08 season, his last with the Livorno jersey, Balleri wore the captain's armband, inheriting the legacy of Cristiano Lucarelli, leading the team with the same passion and dedication that had always characterized his playing style and his presence in the locker room. Being the captain of Livorno, in his city, in front of his people, was the culmination of an entire career.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit specifically prepared for a specific player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, personalization with the player's name and number, match-grade cut and materials, exclusive technical details reserved for team supply. It is hierarchically superior to the store version and inferior only to the Match Worn. For collectors, it represents an authentic piece of very high historical and commercial value, often impossible to find on the market years after its production.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each jersey is selected with rigorous criteria of authenticity, provenance, and quality by our experts. The originality of this item is directly guaranteed by MTM. Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-resistant, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.