Udinese Home Jersey 2022/23 – Simone Pafundi – N.80 – Player Issued – Macron – Serie A

Simone Pafundi's Player Issued jersey: the first Udinese 2022/23 jersey, the season of his official debut

The first official Udinese Calcio jersey for the 2022/2023 season in the Player Issued version is an authentic, highly collectible item, linked to the name of one of the most promising talents in contemporary Italian football. The Macron home kit features the classic black and white vertical stripe design in the 2022/23 version, with MPerformanceSystem technical checkered fabric visible against the light and the characteristic V-neck with black and white trim and the phrase "La Passione è la nostra Forza" (Passion is our Strength) embroidered in white on the back of the collar. The official Udinese Calcio 1896 crest - in the version with a golden laurel wreath - is applied to the upper right. The main sponsor Dacia is printed in green on the center of the chest, with PrestiPay as co-sponsor on the bottom. The sleeve sponsor Prosciutto di San Daniele is present on the right sleeve. The back sponsor Bluenergy is reported in pink on the back. The official Serie A TIM patch in the modern version with a blue A-shaped logo is applied on the left sleeve. Made in China, size M (h 172-177 cm), Excellent condition.

The player: Simone Pafundi

Simone Pafundi (Monfalcone, March 14, 2006) is one of the most anticipated football talents of his generation in Italy. Having grown up entirely in the Udinese youth sector since 2014, he astonished everyone on May 22, 2022, when, at just 16 years and 2 months old, he entered the field in Serie A, becoming the youngest debutant in the history of the Friulian club. In the 2022/2023 season — the one this jersey belongs to — he was consistently part of Andrea Sottil's first team, making 8 official appearances in Serie A as a substitute, at seventeen years old. In May 2023, he experienced the highest moment of his young career: called up by Carmine Nunziata for the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina, he scored a decisive free-kick goal in the semi-final against South Korea, helping Italy reach the final — where they lost to Uruguay 1-0. The Guardian included him in the list of the sixty best talents of 2006 worldwide. A left-footed attacking midfielder with refined technique, great ball control, and vision, he is inspired by Udinese's symbol, Antonio Di Natale. His number 80 jersey from the 2022/23 season is a relic that documents the first steps of a footballer who will be talked about for a long time in Italian and international football.

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: personalization with the player's name and number, match-grade cut and materials with exclusive technologies such as the Macron MPerformanceSystem, technical details reserved for team supply. It is hierarchically superior to the store version and inferior only to the Match Worn. Jerseys of emerging young talents, produced in minimal quantities and linked to special moments in their careers, represent items with rapidly increasing collectible value over time.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark 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. All shipments are made with rigid, shock-proof, 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.