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2001-02 · Ajax
Signed 2001-02 Ajax Amsterdam Home Shirt – #23 Van Der Vaart (Squad Autographs)
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Item Description: Vintage 2001-02 Ajax Amsterdam Home Shirt Player Custom: Rafael van der Vaart #23 (Original Velvet Felt) Size: XL Era / Campaign: Eredivisie & KNVB Cup Double-Winning Season
Club / nationAjax
Season2001-02
ManufacturerAdidas
SizeXL
ConditionVery good · 7/10
PlayerRafael Van der vaart
Number23
Shirt typeHome
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Condition and disclosed flaws
- In superb condition considering the age of the shirt , with some small makes to the edge of the collar
Product record
- SKU
- AJX-2001-H-01
- League
- Eredivisie
Product details
About this shirt
The Signatures & "Good Old Bob" TributeThis shirt is an absolute museum-grade artifact that captures a defining group of footballers right at the start of their global careers. The white panels on the reverse are hand-signed by the core stars of the historic double-winning squad, including:Rafael van der Vaart: Boldly hand-signed right next to his original velvet number 23.Zlatan Ibrahimović: Features a highly sought-after, ultra-rare early-career signature from the Swedish superstar during his debut seasons in European football.The Golden Generation: Clear autographs from future European icons and fan favorites, including Maxwell, John Heitinga, Andy van der Meyde, and Nigerian winger Pius Ikedia (who famously wore the #25 visible on the left fabric block).The Bob Haarms Message:What makes this specific piece completely unique is the handwritten tribute dedicated to the legendary Ajax figure Bob Haarms.Directly on the left panel, the shirt features a personalized message that reads: "Good Old Bob" accompanied by an authentic signature. Haarms, affectionately nicknamed "The Good Old" by generations of Amsterdam players, dedicated over 50 years of his life to Ajax as a player, assistant manager, and iconic coach. Having his specific name and a tribute written on this squad-signed shirt elevates it from standard sports memorabilia to an incredibly intimate piece of club history.
The story behind the shirt
2001-02 in context
The 2001-02 campaign was a definitive turning point in modern Ajax history. Under the new management of club legend Ronald Koeman, De Godenzonen recaptured their absolute dominance over Dutch football by secure a historic Eredivisie and KNVB Cup Double.This squad didn’t just win trophies—they did it with a breathtaking style that revived the spirit of Total Football. This exact shirt template was worn on the pitch by an astonishingly talented crop of world-beating youngsters who would go on to shape European football for the next two decades. Alongside a mercurial, young Rafael van der Vaart, this era featured icons like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Wesley Sneijder, Steven Pienaar, Maxwell, and Cristian Chivu.Van der Vaart, wearing the number 23 before inheriting the traditional number 10, was the creative heartbeat of the side, defining the flair and technical arrogance that made Ajax the most exciting team in Europe.
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