Original Nike Player-Issue football shirt Netherlands 2008

This Player-Issue shirt by troublemaker David Mendes da Silva was used for the match between Croatia and the Netherlands on 6 February 2008. The Netherlands practiced against Modric's team and won 0-3 quite easily through goals by Heitinga, Huntelaar and Vennegoor of Hesselink.

Mendes da Silva played at AZ Alkmaar in that period and achieved 7 international matches in his entire career.

During the exhibition game, Mendes only warmed up and did not play the entire game.