{"product_id":"2015-16-fc-sion-zverotic-player-issue-shirt","title":"FC Sion 2015-16 Away Errea Zverotic Player Issue Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Sion 2015-16 — Zverotic's Errea Away Shirt, Authentic Player Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2015-16, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Sion\u003c\/strong\u003e went through an eventful period oscillating between the Swiss Super League and the turbulent backstage of a club accustomed to making headlines. This \u003cstrong\u003eErrea Player Issue away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e features \u003cstrong\u003eZverotic\u003c\/strong\u003e's flocking — a direct relic from the pitch, not a replica for the stands.\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 2015-16\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Sion (Swiss Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e COHEN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: COHEN — authentic wear and tear of a vintage match-worn shirt, Zverotic flocking intact\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Sion\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unique clubs in Swiss football. Based in Valais, a mountainous region known for producing both hotheads and fine wines, Sion has always operated by its own rules. The \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16 Swiss Super League season\u003c\/strong\u003e was no exception: the club was vying for a top-of-the-table finish, with a squad mixing experienced players and new recruits from across Europe. They were a battling team, never truly favorites, always dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this squad, \u003cstrong\u003eElsad Zverotic\u003c\/strong\u003e was a well-known figure in Swiss and Balkan football. A left-back born in Montenegro, naturalized Swiss, he wore the Sion shirt with the defensive rigor that suited his reputation. Around him were players like \u003cstrong\u003eBirama Touré\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePa Modou Jagne\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCarlitos\u003c\/strong\u003e — a diverse squad that perfectly reflected the Valais club's identity, capable of both the best and constant surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tense Super League season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2015-16, FC Sion battled fiercely in the Swiss championship against giants like FC Basel, BSC Young Boys, and FC Zurich. Every away game, in this shirt, was a pitched battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrea and Sion, a rare association in Swiss football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership between the Valais club and kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the most common in European football — which makes this shirt all the more unique for a collector. Errea's productions for Sion remain rare on the vintage market, far from the volumes of Nike or Adidas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Player Issue, not a retail version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shirt was never sold in stores in this configuration. The term \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e means it is a piece prepared for professional players — tailored fit, reinforced finishes, flocking applied according to technical staff standards. It is a locker room piece, period.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Player Issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica or even a standard match-worn item. The cut is designed for an athlete in motion, the materials breathe differently, and the flocking — name and number — is what was worn on the pitch. This is not fan memorabilia, it's professional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exceptional for an item of this nature. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eCOHEN\u003c\/strong\u003e is clearly visible and intact, the \u003cstrong\u003eZverotic\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is perfectly preserved. The wear and tear is that of an item that has seen action — not an item kept in cellophane — but it is perfectly controlled.\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 and Player Issue shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e fit differently from modern cuts. A 2XL in Errea's nomenclature of that era might correspond to a current XL depending on contemporary brands. The athletic fit of Player Issue shirts is also designed for professional physiques, often more muscular than average — which directly influences how they wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore purchasing, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and the back length of your usual shirt. Compare with the actual product measurements if available. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises when buying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Sion\u003c\/strong\u003e is massively underrepresented in international vintage shirt collections. Errea items from this generation are rare — the Valais club does not have the commercial notoriety of a Basel or a Young Boys, which paradoxically makes each shirt even rarer to find outside French-speaking Switzerland. A flocked \u003cstrong\u003eFC Sion 2015-16 Errea Player Issue away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not easy to come by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 9\/10 condition with the original \u003cstrong\u003eZverotic\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking intact? Even rarer. Collectors interested in Swiss football, alternative kit manufacturers like Errea, or simply authentic Player Issue items know how to recognize such a piece when it appears. They don't come around twice.\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\/FC_Sion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Sion — 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 kits\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;\"\u003eA player's shirt, flocked, in near-perfect condition, from a Swiss club that never fails to impress — if you're looking for a truly extraordinary piece for your collection, this one ticks all the boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Swiss Clubs","offers":[{"title":"2XL","offer_id":54013478732051,"sku":"317488","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-FC-SION-ZVEROTIC-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-2XL-317488_1.jpg?v=1775532852","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-fc-sion-zverotic-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}