2009–11 Barcelona Women’s Match Issue Away Long Sleeve Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: FC Barcelona Femení
Season: 2009–11
Type: Away (Match Issue, Long Sleeve)
Manufacturer: Nike
Main Colour: Bright orange
Trim: Black cuffs and neck
Sponsor: Unicef (printed in black)
Player Number: #3 on reverse
Notable Detail: “més que un club” inner collar print
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Key Authentication Features
- Crest: Woven FC Barcelona badge, stitched left chest
- Nike Swoosh: Embroidered in black, right chest
- Material Code Stamp: Fully heat-transferred care label with transparency on interior
- Inner Collar: White size and wash label with printed Nike tick and “XL” below “més que un club”
- Match Issue Details:
- Perforated mesh sides
- Lightweight fabric typical of Nike match-issued kits of the era
- Long-sleeved variant not sold widely to the public
- Back: Navy blue number 3 in official font with FC Barcelona base logo
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Player Info (2009–10 and 2010–11 Barcelona Femení Squad)
Due to limited coverage of shirt number assignments in this period, it is difficult to assign #3 definitively to a specific player. However, prominent squad members across the two seasons included:
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Melanie Serrano | Defender |
| Vicky Losada | Midfielder |
| Marta Corredera | Forward |
| Sonia Bermúdez | Forward |
| Míriam Diéguez | Midfielder |
| Olga García | Forward |
| Sandra Vilanova | Midfielder |
| Laura Ràfols | Goalkeeper |
| Núria Garrote | Defender |
| María Estella | Defender |
| Nayadet López | Midfielder |
| Coral Simanovich | Defender (joined 2010–11) |
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Season Summary
This shirt was worn across the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, during which Barcelona Femení began establishing themselves as a dominant force in Spanish football. They won the 2011 Copa de la Reina and finished high in the Superliga Femenina. This away design was rarely seen in action, making it one of the rarest Nike-era women’s issue shirts.
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Final Notes
This rare long-sleeve match issue version is easily faked, especially with incorrect collar tags or heat transfer style. Always verify:
- Correct perforated mesh layout
- Authentic Nike sizing stamp inside collar
- Proper material code transparency stamp inside lower hem
This post is part of Shirtchecker.com’s mission to help collectors visually authenticate shirts and avoid fakes.
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