Lazio Away Shirt 2002/03 – Claudio López – No. 7 – Player Issued – Puma – Serie A – Sponsor Siemens Mobile

Claudio López's Player Issued Jersey: A Relic from Lazio 2002/03

The second official SS Lazio jersey for the 2002/2003 season in its Player Issued version is a rare and fascinating relic of early 2000s Italian football. Made by Puma in Hungary, this long-sleesleeved example stands out for its bright yellow color with sky-blue inserts on the sleeves — a bold and iconic color combination that recalled the club's white and sky-blue colors in an alternative key. On the front, the S.S. Lazio crest with the famous golden eagle and the Puma logo embroidered in black on the left chest stand out, flanked by the Siemens Mobile sponsor in green and red characters. On the left sleeve, the official Lega Calcio patch is applied, with the tricolor ball that precisely identifies the era and competition. The back bears the name CLAUDIO and the number 7 printed in black, with the characteristic yellow border that enhances the customization of the team's kit. The size L and Hungarian Puma production are confirmed by the internal label. Excellent superb vintage condition: intact fabric, vivid colors, perfect stitching after more than twenty years since production.

The Player: Claudio López

Claudio Javier López (Santa Fe, July 17, 1974) is one of the most beloved Argentine strikers in Lazio's history. Nicknamed El Piojo for his speed and unpredictability, López arrived in Rome in 1999 after experiences in his home country with Racing Club and in Spain with Valencia, where he had already demonstrated his value at a high European level. With the white and sky-blue jersey, he became a protagonist of one of the most exciting periods in the club's history: in the 1999/2000 season, he played a decisive role in winning the Scudetto, the last in Lazio's history to date. The number 7 was his reference number throughout his Roman stay. Technical, fast, and endowed with a lethal dribble, López left an indelible mark on Lazio fans. His Player Issued jersey from the 2002/03 season is an authentic document of the white and sky-blue years of an Argentine champion of absolute international level.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

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

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 guaranteed directly by MTM. Each shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, 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.