Cagliari Home Shirt 2006/07 – Simone Pepe – No. 18 – Player Issued – Asics – Serie A

Simone Pepe's Player-Issued Jersey: A Relic from Cagliari's Great 2006/07 Season

The first official Cagliari Calcio jersey for the 2006/2007 season, in its Player Issued version, is an authentic and sought-after example of Italian football from the 2000s. The quartered red and blue home kit — an identifying symbol of the Sardinian club — was produced by technical sponsor Asics in the Team Line version, the professional line reserved exclusively for team supply, characterized by superior finishes, materials, and technical details compared to the commercial version intended for fans. The main sponsor Tiscali with the SKY logo is emblazoned on the front, while the official Lega Calcio Serie A TIM patch applied to the left sleeve precisely certifies the season and category. The back features the surname PEPE with the number 18, the jersey prepared for Simone Pepe during his time with the "Rossoblù". The XL size is legible on the internal Asics Team Line label. Excellent condition, with vivid colors, intact fabric, and perfectly preserved customizations almost twenty years after production.

The Player: Simone Pepe

Simone Pepe (Albano Laziale, August 30, 1983) is a former Italian attacking winger of great technical quality, capable of effectively playing on both flanks. Having grown up in the Roma youth academy, he progressively established himself in lower leagues until his definitive breakthrough in Serie A. In the 2006-07 season, Udinese loaned him to Cagliari Calcio, where he became an undisputed starter in Marco Giampaolo's tactical setup, finishing the year with 36 appearances and 3 goals, including his first top-flight goal — scored on November 18, 2006, against Palermo at the Sant'Elia stadium. The summer of 2007 marked his definitive turning point: the resolution of the co-ownership between Udinese and Palermo led him to Juventus, with whom he would experience his best years, winning multiple consecutive Serie A titles. His number 18 jersey with Cagliari therefore represents the sporting document of a fundamental season, one that opened the doors of the great Juventus to one of the most dynamic wingers of his generation.

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 a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, match-grade cut and materials, personalization with the player's name and number, and 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 extremely high historical and commercial value, often impossible to find on the market years after its production. The Player Issued retains all the charm of a match relic without the need to document its actual use in competition.

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