Fiorentina Home Shirt 2003/04 – Mattia Graffiedi – No. 20 – Player Issued – Adidas – Serie B – Fondiaria SAI

Graffiedi's Player Issued Jersey: Fiorentina 2003/04, a Document of the Viola's Rebirth

The Fiorentina 2003/2004 official first kit in its Player Issued version is a rare artifact rich in historical significance. Meticulously crafted in Italy by Adidas, it features the finishes and technical details exclusively reserved for the team's supply. The design is classic and unmistakable: a deep purple base with three white Adidas stripes on the shoulders, a purple V-neck collar, and the ACF Fiorentina crest embroidered on the right chest. At the center is the Fondiaria SAI sponsor in white, a faithful companion of the lily-adorned jersey during those difficult years. On the left sleeve, the Lega Calcio Serie B TIM patch is applied, a direct testament to the season in which Fiorentina played in the cadet league after the troubled corporate saga. The back features Graffiedi's name and the number 20. Size S, produced in Italy, Excellent condition, vivid colors, and perfectly intact fabric more than twenty years after production.

The Player: Mattia Graffiedi

Mattia Graffiedi (Bologna, April 23, 1980) is an Italian striker who had a moderately consistent career in Italian Serie A and Serie B. He grew up playing football in Italian youth academies and played for several professional football teams including Fiorentina, Milan, and Napoli, building a reputation as a mobile center-forward capable of making an impact in the penalty area. His experience at Fiorentina in 2003/04 coincides with one of the most complex and at the same time epic moments in Viola history: Fiorentina, readmitted to Serie B after bankruptcy, was climbing back to the top flight. Graffiedi was part of the group that contributed to the historic promotion of the Gigliati, winning a victorious play-off against Perugia that marked Fiorentina's return to Serie A.

What is a Player Issued Jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit prepared specifically for a certain player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version by a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, match-grade cut and materials, and exclusive technical details reserved for the team's 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. More than twenty years later, this jersey has also acquired the charm of an absolutely rare vintage piece.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

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