Soccer Player - White Jersey with Red/Black Stripe, 'S' on Chest
soc013 · Sports
Soccer · 2000
Figure ID
soc013
Theme
Sports
Year Released
2000
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple smile, black eyebrows, and dot pupils.
Torso
White torso with a diagonal red and black stripe sash, a black letter 'S' on the right chest, and plain white arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Plain white unprinted legs with white hips.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically soccer player minifigures from this era were packaged with a black and white LEGO soccer ball and a green baseplate goal structure.
Color Scheme
White, yellow, black, and red.
Printing Details
Simple 2000-era pad printing on the front of the torso only. No back printing or leg printing.
Variants
Part of the extensive 2000 Soccer subtheme featuring various team jerseys with different colored sashes and letters.
Condition Notes
The pictured minifigure shows visible surface dirt, scuffs, and signs of play wear, particularly on the legs and torso. Yellowing may be present on the white plastic due to age.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from $1 to $3 USD. Individual parts hold minimal value.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2000 sports sets ranging from small blister packs to large stadium sets.
Compatible Sets
3302 LEGO Soccer Practice, 3409 Championship Challenge, and other 2000 LEGO Soccer sets.
Character Background
Represents a generic professional soccer player from the turn of the millennium LEGO Sports lineup, designed to let children build their own football matches.
Design Notes
Typical of LEGO's early sports subthemes before more detailed jersey printing and specialized molded hair/helmet pieces became standard.
Similar Minifigures
Other players from the 2000 LEGO Soccer theme featuring different colored diagonal sashes.
Collectibility
Low collectibility, primarily of nostalgic value for fans of classic 2000s LEGO Sports themes.
History
Released during a major push into sports-themed sets by LEGO around the year 2000, which also included basketball and soccer.
Interesting Facts
The letter 'S' on the chest stands for Soccer or Sport, utilized generically to avoid licensing fees with real teams.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a green LEGO baseplate alongside a brick-built soccer goal and ball.
Modification Potential
Easily integrated into modern sports MOCs or customized with modern headgear and hair pieces.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece of early 2000s LEGO history, common in the secondhand market and best suited for retro collectors or childhood nostalgia.