AS Roma Goalkeeper Jersey 2002/03 – Ivan Pelizzoli – No. 22 – Vintage Player Issued – Kappa – UEFA Champions League

Roma Goalkeeper Jersey 2002/03: Ivan Pelizzoli's European Vintage

This AS Roma goalkeeper jersey, dating back to the 2002/2003 season, is a historical artifact of rare beauty and technical value. Made by Kappa in the revolutionary Kombat line, it features the classic gray color of the era with the ultra-tight "skin fit" cut. This item is in Player Issued configuration, prepared for Ivan Pelizzoli for the UEFA Champions League challenges. The jersey boasts the tricolor Scudetto on the chest and the prestigious "Starball" Champions League patch on the sleeve, distinguishing it from the versions used in the league. An authentic vintage piece that brings back memories of the Giallorossi's great European nights.

The protagonist: Ivan Pelizzoli

Ivan Pelizzoli represented the future of the Giallorossi goal in the early 2000s, playing leading seasons both in Italy and in Europe. During the 2002/03 season, Pelizzoli defended Roma's goal in the prestigious Champions League arenas, facing the continent's greatest strikers. His gray number 22 jersey is a symbol of that golden era, characterized by a stellar team led by Fabio Capello. Owning this jersey means preserving a fragment of AS Roma's international history and one of its most talented goalkeepers.

Details on vintage conditions

Like any authentic garment with over 20 years of history, this jersey shows signs of time that confirm its originality and history. While the technical fabric and the official Champions League patch on the sleeve are in excellent and perfectly intact condition, there are some defects on the back personalization. The number 22, as shown in the macro photos, shows cracks and partial wear of the plastic material. These details are characteristic of the materials used in the early 2000s and, far from diminishing its value, they emphasize its authenticity as a vintage artifact.

What is a Vintage Player Issued jersey?

A Vintage Player Issued jersey is an heirloom produced over 20 years ago, made by the technical sponsor exclusively for use by professional footballers. These garments were not available in traditional retail channels and feature superior finishes compared to replicas: more elastic fabrics (such as Kappa's Kombat), applied logos to reduce weight, and official competition patches already applied. The rarity of these items, combined with the passing decades, makes them the most coveted pieces by collectors and investors in the sports memorabilia sector.

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 directly guaranteed by MTM. 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 of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.