2011–12 Futbol Club Barcelona Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: FC Barcelona
Season: 2011–12
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Nike
Main Colours: Red and navy thin vertical stripes
Sleeve Style: Short sleeve
Sponsor: Qatar Foundation (front), Unicef (lower back)
League Patch: LFP patch on right sleeve
Notable Players: Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Cesc Fàbregas, Gerard Piqué, Xavi
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Key Authentication Features
Nike Swoosh: Yellow embroidered on right chest
Crest: Embroidered Barcelona crest, left chest
Front Design:
- Red base with very thin navy stripes across the front and sleeves
- “Qatar Foundation” sponsor printed in yellow
Back: - Plain with “Unicef” printed at the lower hem
Inner Collar: - Yellow printed “més que un club” inside neck
- White Nike Dri-FIT and size details printed below
Material Tag: Circular neck seam with size letter (S/M/L) inside
Authenticity Patch: Black/silver Nike AUTHENTIC label with serial number above hem
Material: Dri-FIT mesh with subtle weave texture throughout
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Player Info
Barcelona 2011–12 Squad
| Player | Shirt Number |
|---|---|
| Víctor Valdés | 1 |
| Dani Alves | 2 |
| Gerard Piqué | 3 |
| Cesc Fàbregas | 4 |
| Carles Puyol | 5 |
| Xavi | 6 |
| David Villa | 7 |
| Andrés Iniesta | 8 |
| Alexis Sánchez | 9 |
| Lionel Messi | 10 |
| Thiago Alcântara | 11 |
| Sergio Busquets | 16 |
| Pedro | 17 |
| Javier Mascherano | 14 |
| Éric Abidal | 22 |
| And more… |
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Season Summary
This was Pep Guardiola’s final season in charge, with Barça winning the Copa del Rey, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup. Messi scored a staggering 73 goals in all competitions.
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Final Notes
This shirt is commonly faked, especially with incorrectly coloured sponsors or poor crest embroidery. Ensure the inner neck print includes both the yellow “més que un club” and white size/Dri-FIT print. The black Nike authenticity label is also key.
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