FC Internazionale Third Jersey 2002/03 – Matias Almeyda – N.25 – Store Vintage – Nike – Serie A

Inter's 2002/03 third yellow jersey: an icon of vintage Italian football

FC Internazionale Milano's third kit for the 2002/2003 season is one of the most iconic and recognizable kits from the Nike Nerazzurri era: an explosion of canary yellow with tone-on-tone horizontal stripes, a polo collar with a blue inner insert, the Inter badge with a star on the right chest, and the Pirelli sponsor in black on the front. A bold and immediately identifiable design that marked an era in Italian football merchandising, becoming over time one of the most sought-after items by collectors of vintage Serie A jerseys. This size M item is the original Store version, made by Nike in Portugal — a guarantee of construction quality and material authenticity. The back bears the name ALMEYDA and the number 25, the Argentine midfielder who represented one of Inter's symbols from those years. The condition is Excellent: intact fabric, vivid colors, no significant alterations — a piece that has passed over twenty years in perfect preservation.

The player: Matias Almeyda

Matias Almeyda (Azul, Argentina, December 16, 1973) is one of the most beloved and recognizable Argentine midfielders in the history of Italian football. Arriving at FC Internazionale Milano in 1997, he wore the Nerazzurri jersey for six consecutive seasons, becoming an absolute reference point in Inter's midfield for his tenacity, leadership, and attachment to the shirt. With the number 25, Almeyda played over 150 Serie A matches for Inter, earning the unconditional affection of the San Siro crowd. With the Argentine national team, he won the 1993 Copa América and participated in three FIFA World Cups. After Inter, he continued his career in Europe and South America, later becoming a successful coach. His name on Inter's yellow third jersey is one of the absolute classics of Nerazzurri collecting, sought after by fans and enthusiasts worldwide.

What is an original Vintage Store jersey?

An original Vintage Store jersey is the authentic commercial version produced by the official technical brand and sold to the public during the reference season, preserved over time until it reaches the twenty-year mark that classifies it as vintage. It differs from modern replicas in the quality of the period materials, the specific production techniques of that period — in this case, the Nike fabric produced in Portugal, typical of professional kits from the early 2000s — and the absolute authenticity of the original kit, which cannot be reproduced in contemporary re-editions. For collectors, a Vintage Store jersey customized with the name and number of a player who symbolized an era represents a relic of great historical and sentimental value, especially when associated with a club and a period of particular resonance in Italian football, such as Inter in the early 2000s.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point for discerning 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-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.