2013–14 Barcelona Goalkeeper Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: FC Barcelona
Season: 2013–14
Type: Goalkeeper (Long Sleeve)
Manufacturer: Nike
Main Colour: Blue with dark side panels
Sponsor: Qatar Airways (front), Unicef (lower back)
Sleeve Style: Long sleeve
Material: Nike Dri-FIT
Notable Players: Víctor Valdés (primary), José Manuel Pinto
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Key Authentication Features
Nike Logo: Fluorescent yellow swoosh, embroidered on right chest
Crest: Embroidered FC Barcelona crest, full colour
Sponsor:
- Front: Qatar Airways in large white text
- Rear: Small yellow Unicef logo above hemline
Fabric Tags: - Collar: Yellow “més que un club” tape inside back
- Heat-pressed size label with Nike Dri-FIT branding
- Authentic patch with serial code on lower hem
Fabric Texture: Ribbed mesh-style polyester throughout
Back: Plain blue with stitched Unicef logo and no name/number on base retail versions
Sleeve Details: Dark navy/black gradient stripe down arms
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Player Info
Barcelona 2013–14 First-Team Goalkeepers
| Player | Shirt Number |
|---|---|
| Víctor Valdés | 1 |
| José Manuel Pinto | 13 |
| Oier Olazábal | 25 (third-choice) |
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Season Summary
The 2013–14 season marked the final campaign of club legend Víctor Valdés before his departure. Under Gerardo Martino, Barça finished 2nd in La Liga, reached the Copa del Rey final (losing to Real Madrid), and exited the Champions League in the quarterfinals.
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Final Notes
Fakes often miss the correct sleeve material or use brighter fabric tones. Check the stitching around the crest, the “més que un club” collar detail, and the Authentic patch for correct placement and code format.
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