Jose Antonio Reyes Sevilla Heritage Stripes Print

In the quaint municipality of Utrera, amidst the undulating landscapes of southern Spain, a footballing prodigy was born on the 1st of September, 1983. This lad, resilient and inspired, grew to become an emblem of excellence at Sevilla—a club that forever holds his heart and soul. Now, his legacy is captured in a moment of pure artistry by our Vertical Band Poster, a tribute to the inimitable José Antonio Reyes, affectionately known as “La Perla de Utrera.”

This captivating illustration distills the essence of Reyes, rendering his face in a minimalist retro style that meticulously uses light and shade to exemplify his unparalleled skill and indomitable spirit. The poster’s distinctive vertical band design imbibes the colours synonymous with Sevilla, invoking memories of every sigh, every cheer, every beat of the crowd’s collective heart at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

Reyes wasn't just a player; he was an orchestrator on the pitch, his feet dancing to an unmatchable rhythm. Forever engraved in our memories are those moments—one in particular, when he scored an awe-inspiring goal against Real Betis, turning the tide of the game with sheer precision and poise. His playing style, characterized by blinding speed and an uncanny ability to read the game, made him a linchpin in some of Sevilla’s most significant victories.

The poster does not merely depict an image but immortalises a quieter, contemplative Reyes—a defining pose that captures his determined gaze, a true winner etched in history. It takes you back to that precise moment when time seemed to stand still, and every heartbeat was synchronised with his every move.

His sudden passing on the 1st of June, 2019, was a moment of profound loss, but his memory surges forward with this timeless tribute. The elegant typography intertwined with his evocative illustration transforms this piece from a mere poster to a monumental keepsake.

Capturing his image through a classic pose, this vintage minimalist, retro style illustration using only light and shade draws out the personality, identity, soul, emotions and determined gaze of a true winner. It immortalises him in a moment in time and takes you back to that moment in time. It tells their story and honours their memory. It immortalises them at the peak of their powers. It is a distinctive and unique graphic vertical band design using colours that are synonymous with Sevilla.

For fans and collectors alike, this Vertical Band Poster of José Antonio Reyes stands as an eternal tribute, an honour to his memory, and a celebration of a footballing genius whose spirit continues to inspire.