{"product_id":"2011-12-barcelona-shirt-nike-ls554","title":"2011\/12 Barcelona Home Shirt (M) Nike — Messi","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 7.5\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2011\/12\u003cbr\u003eHome\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Messi\u003cbr\u003eSize: M\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 71x52 cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Nike\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: 419877-486\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS554\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirt very good but Messi and number 10 peeling off. Very light peeling on sponsor logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2011\/12 season was the fourth and final season of Pep Guardiola as Barcelona manager. It was the end of one of the greatest eras in the club's history, with Barça continuing to play the possession-based, attacking football that had made Guardiola's team famous around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough Barcelona did not win La Liga or the Champions League, they still finished the campaign with four trophies: the Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and Copa del Rey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLionel Messi\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuite simply, Messi had a phenomenal season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe scored 50 La Liga goals, winning the Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Boot. Across all competitions he scored an incredible 73 goals, then a record for a player in a European top-flight season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe wasn't simply a goalscorer either. Guardiola increasingly used Messi as a false nine\/playmaker, allowing him to drop deep, create chances and then arrive in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eXavi\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heartbeat of Guardiola's midfield. Xavi controlled the tempo, dictated possession and supplied the passing that allowed Barcelona to dominate games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made 31 La Liga appearances, scoring 10 goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAndrés Iniesta\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIniesta provided the imagination and elegance alongside Xavi. His close control, dribbling and ability to find space made him one of the most important players in Guardiola's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made 27 league appearances and scored twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSergio Busquets\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect holding midfielder for Guardiola's system. Busquets gave Barcelona defensive protection while also being an excellent passer who could help them play through pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made 31 league appearances during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDani Alves\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most attacking full-backs in world football. Alves provided width on the right and developed a particularly effective understanding with Messi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made 33 league appearances, scoring twice and contributing nine assists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJavier Mascherano\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally a midfielder, Mascherano had developed into an excellent centre-back at Barcelona. His pace, tackling and reading of the game made him particularly valuable when injuries affected the defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played 31 league matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCarles Puyol\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe captain and defensive leader. Puyol brought aggression, courage and leadership to a side otherwise built around technical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being 33, he remained a hugely important member of the squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCesc Fàbregas\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned from Arsenal in the summer of 2011, Fàbregas returned to the club where he had developed as a youngster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made 28 league appearances and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003escored nine goals, fitting into Guardiola's midfield\/attacking system extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAlexis Sánchez\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chilean forward was another major summer signing. He brought pace, direct running and goals to the attack, scoring 12 league goals in his first Barcelona season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePedro\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePedro remained an important part of the attacking rotation and scored five league goals. He also scored twice in the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe official shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2011\/12 Nike Home Shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"mv-official-shirt\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;max-width:300px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/mv-off-ls554.jpg\" alt=\"Official 2011\/12 Nike Home shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:300px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63469026935114,"sku":"LS554","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/tmp2-ls554-1-front.jpg?v=1788905263","url":"https:\/\/matchdayvault.net\/products\/2011-12-barcelona-shirt-nike-ls554","provider":"Matchday Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}