Signed Photograph Cesc Fàbregas - Arsenal Debut No. 57 O2 Nike - Premier League 2003/2004 - COA Included

The autographed photo of Cesc Fàbregas: the historic image of Arsenal's number 57, the youngest Gunners debutant, signed by the Spanish world champion

A large-format, full-color photograph of exceptional historical value: the shot portrays Cesc Fàbregas in an Arsenal jersey during the 2003/2004 season, when he was just sixteen years old and was writing the first chapters of a legendary career. The red Nike jersey with O2 sponsor and the number 57 printed on the white shorts — the number Fàbregas wore on his Arsenal debut, the youngest goalscorer in the club's history — make this photograph a visual document of absolute rarity and historical importance. The Barclays Premier League patches on both sleeves precisely place the shot in the era of the Invincible Gunners, the season in which Wenger's team finished the league undefeated. The dimensions of 28.5x20 cm enhance its scenic impact. Cesc Fàbregas's original autograph is affixed with a black marker in the center of the jersey's chest, large, clear, and perfectly legible. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation.

The champion: Cesc Fàbregas

Francesc Fàbregas Soler, known as Cesc (Arenys de Mar, May 4, 1987), is one of the most complete and successful Spanish midfielders of his generation. Having grown up in Barcelona's youth academy, he joined Arsenal at sixteen, becoming the youngest player in the club's history. With the Spanish national team, he was European champion in 2008 and 2012 and world champion in 2010, being part of the most extraordinary golden era of Iberian football. With Barcelona, he won two FIFA Club World Cups. In his career, he played for Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Monaco before joining Como, where he became one of the shareholders and directors, as well as a player for a few more seasons. The photograph with the number 57 documents the dawn of a career that made history.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by independent third-party certification bodies, among the most authoritative in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique historical document where the protagonist's signature has been affixed directly to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by precise and verifiable elements: the natural and irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In the case of photographs portraying champions at the beginning of their careers — such as this youthful shot of Fàbregas with the number 57 — the collectible value is amplified by the rarity of the shot and the uniqueness of the historical moment represented. In addition to these elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included for free, and the COA is included in the price, for internationally recognized protection.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the medium is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.