{"product_id":"2012-13-belgium-shirt","title":"Belgium Away Shirt 2012-13 Burrda Sport Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium Away Shirt 2012-13 — Burrda Sport, the Dawn of the Golden Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2012-2013. Belgium isn't yet the machine it will become, but the signs are there: \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e is exploding in the Premier League, \u003cstrong\u003eVincent Kompany\u003c\/strong\u003e reigns over Manchester City, and the Belgian federation is fully committed to an ambitious project. This \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium 2012-13 away shirt by Burrda Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly a testament to this shift — before the major competitions, before the global buzz, when everything was still under construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burrda Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2012-13 season is the exact moment when \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium enters a new footballing era\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Red Devils are engaged in qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, a cycle that will take them to Brazil and reignite an entire nation. The Belgian national team, long discreet on the international stage, begins to show serious teeth thanks to a generation of players trained in the best European clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, it's \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e, freshly arrived at Chelsea after his spectacular years at Lille, who becomes the face of this offensive and modern Belgium. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e, very young but already massive and decisive, begins to establish himself as the striker Belgium had been waiting for decades. \u003cstrong\u003eJan Vertonghen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eToby Alderweireld\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAxel Witsel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the midfield and defense are already remarkably solid. It's a team that feels something great is brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014 World Cup Qualifiers — a group to dominate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarc Wilmots' Belgium approaches the qualifiers for Brazil with Group A (UEFA Group A: Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia, Wales, Scotland) which ultimately proves to be winnable. The Red Devils will show themselves to be serious, methodical, and effective — exactly reflecting this group of players who are gaining momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazard, Premier League revelation — the technical captain asserts himself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile this shirt is worn on European fields, \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e has a thunderous first season with Chelsea, establishing himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. This directly impacts the Belgian national team, which benefits from a number 10 at the peak of his form and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurrda Sport — an unknown kit manufacturer for a memorable chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis partnership between the Belgian federation and \u003cstrong\u003eBurrda Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Qatari brand little known to the general public, only lasted a limited time before returning to historical kit manufacturers. This is precisely what makes this \u003cstrong\u003eBurrda Belgium collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e so rare: a short window, limited production, a design unlike any other in the history of Belgian football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real piece, worn or intended to be worn — not an industrial reproduction made to fill the shelves of sports supermarkets. The materials are different, the cut is different, and above all, the item has a physical history. The flocking, the seams, the inner labels: everything speaks of a specific era, a specific production, a moment frozen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly worn prints\u003c\/strong\u003e — what collectors call \"slightly used printings\". This means the jersey has lived, it didn't come out of a new closet, but it remains in serious condition for a demanding collector. The slight traces of wear on the flocking only add to its authenticity: this jersey has been worn, it existed in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys systematically run smaller than modern cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 2012-13, the cuts were already relatively fitted, close to the body, far from the loose jerseys of the 90s — but they are still different from current standards. A vintage S often corresponds to a modern XS for some brands, or a very fitted S. Never rely solely on the size letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available, or contact the seller directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ewell-fitting vintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece you wear with pride — not one you put in the back of a drawer because it's too tight under the arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurrda Sport and Belgium\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's an association that only existed for a few seasons — a short interlude in the history of the national team. These jerseys were never mass-produced for the general public in the same way as a Nike or an Adidas. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium 2012-13 away jersey in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e today is already a small adventure in itself. And this jersey corresponds exactly to the pivotal period when the Belgian Golden Generation began to assert itself — maximum historical value for a serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with wear on the printings, there aren't many in this condition still lingering in the wild. Most jerseys from this era have been lost, damaged, or never leave private collections. This one is available, visible, and documented. It's exactly the kind of piece that quickly disappears from the market and that you regret not having bought when you had the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belgium_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBelgium national football team — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a jersey that tells the beginning of something great — before the noise, before the hype — this \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium away 2012-13 Burrda Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e is for you. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029132857619,"sku":"308644","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54029132890387,"sku":"315555","price":74.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-BELGIUM-SHIRT-S-308644_1.jpg?v=1775699519","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-belgium-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}