BRAZIL 2008-10 HOME SHIRT - KAKA 8 - 7/10
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Description & Sizing
Very good condition. Federation crest and Nike Swoosh are embroidered. Player name/number are PolyFlex and heat applied. Shirt may have some small pulls, bobbles and marks across shirt. Shirt may have some wear to colours and stitching.
Brazil enjoyed a successful period under Dunga between 2008 and 2009, finishing top of South American qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and winning the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.
Having been eliminated by France in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup, Brazil entered a new era under their former captain, with Dunga combining experienced internationals and emerging players. The squad featured established figures including Kaká, Robinho, Lúcio, Maicon, Dani Alves, Júlio César and Gilberto Silva, alongside attacking players Luís Fabiano, Alexandre Pato and Nilmar.
Brazil competed in the CONMEBOL qualification campaign for the 2010 World Cup, facing the nine other South American nations across a demanding series of home and away fixtures. Dunga's side recorded nine victories, seven draws and two defeats across their 18 qualifying matches, scoring 33 goals and conceding just 11.
A notable result came against Argentina in September 2009, when two goals from Luís Fabiano and another from Luisão secured a 3–1 victory in Rosario. Brazil eventually finished top of the qualification table with 34 points, one ahead of Chile and Paraguay, securing their place at the 2010 World Cup.
The national team also competed in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, entering the tournament as defending champions. Brazil progressed through the group stage with three victories before defeating hosts South Africa 1–0 in the semi-finals through a late free kick from Dani Alves.
In the final against the United States, Brazil recovered from a two-goal half-time deficit to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory. Luís Fabiano scored twice before captain Lúcio headed the winning goal, securing Brazil's third Confederations Cup title.
The triumph represented another significant achievement for Dunga's side as preparations continued for the following year's World Cup.
Produced by Nike, the Brazil 2008–10 home shirt featured the national team's traditional yellow colourway with a contrasting green V-neck collar and green detailing around the sleeve cuffs and side panels. The design incorporated the Brazilian Football Confederation crest with five stars and Nike branding, reflecting the country's status as five-time World Cup champions.
Associated with players including Kaká, Robinho, Luís Fabiano and Lúcio during Brazil's successful qualifying campaign and Confederations Cup triumph, the shirt represents an important period under Dunga. Its traditional colours and understated design make it a recognisable example of Brazil's late-2000s Nike shirts.
S - PIT TO PIT - 49cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 69cm
M - PIT TO PIT - 52cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 72cm
L - PIT TO PIT - 56cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 75cm
XL - PIT TO PIT - 60cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 78cm
2XL - PIT TO PIT - 64cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 82cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
10/10 - Brand New with Tags
Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
9/10 - Mint
Very strong vintage condition. May show the lightest signs of storage or previous wear, but nothing that distracts from the item overall.
8/10 - Excellent
A well-kept piece with minor signs of age or use. This could include light bobbling, slight fading or very small marks, but it still presents really well.
7/10 - Very Good
Noticeable wear consistent with age. This may include moderate fading, small pulls, bobbling, minor cracking to print or a small mark.
6/10 and below - Good with Noticeable Signs of Wear
More obvious signs of wear or ageing. This might include heavier fading, marks, pulls, print wear or repairs.
Any notable flaws will always be highlighted in the product description and imagery.
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Drying
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Storage
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