Adidas Japan 2010 World Cup Home Shirt —Nakazawa #22 | Authentic | Kids Size 13-14 | Very Good Condition

Official Adidas Japan home shirt from the legendary 2010 World Cup in South Africa featuring Nakazawa #22 with the original nameset applied before purchase. This authentic Samurai Blue shirt is in very good condition (7/10) with some signs of wear that reflect the character of this historic piece. A genuine retro Japan football shirt from one of the most memorable World Cup campaigns in Japanese football history, a rare player-specific collector's piece in a kids' size.

Product Details

• Brand: Adidas
• Club: Japan National Team
• League: International / 2010 World Cup
• Kit Type: Home
• Season: 2010
• Player: Nakazawa
• Number: 22
• Size: Kids 13-14 Years
• Condition: 7/10 — some signs of wear, very good condition
• Nameset: Original — applied before purchase
• Authentication: Genuine Adidas Japan national team shirt

History

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa was a landmark moment for Japanese football and this shirt captures the pinnacle of Yuji Nakazawa's international career. As captain and defensive leader, Nakazawa was instrumental in guiding Japan through the group stage and into the round of 16 — the furthest the Samurai Blue had reached on foreign soil at that point. This was Nakazawa's final World Cup appearance for Japan, making this authentic Adidas Japan 2010 shirt a deeply significant piece of Japanese football history. His commanding performances at the heart of Japan's defence throughout the tournament cemented his legacy as one of Japan's greatest ever defenders, and this retro Japan football shirt with his original #22 nameset is a direct tribute to that legendary campaign.

Whether you are looking to buy an authentic Japan World Cup shirt from the 2010 South Africa tournament, add a rare Nakazawa #22 shirt to your collection, or own a genuine Adidas Samurai Blue kit from Japan's most memorable World Cup campaign on foreign soil, this original nameset Japan football shirt is an exceptionally rare find, particularly in a kids' size.

Why is the Japan 2010 World Cup shirt so collectible?

The 2010 South Africa World Cup marked a turning point for Asian football, and Japan's Samurai Blue were one of the tournament's most impressive sides. Nakazawa's #22 shirt from this campaign is particularly special — not only was it his final World Cup, but the original nameset makes this an incredibly rare retro Japan football shirt that very few collectors can find today. Combined with the kids' sizing, this is a truly one-of-a-kind piece of World Cup history.