{"product_id":"2015-16-fenerbahce-v-persie-shirt","title":"Fenerbahçe 2015-16 Adidas V.Persie Home Shirt XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFenerbahçe 2015-16 Adidas Jersey – The Van Persie print, a blazing season in Istanbul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2015-16 season, \u003cstrong\u003eRobin van Persie arrived at Fenerbahçe\u003c\/strong\u003e and Istanbul ignited. This \u003cstrong\u003ehome Adidas jersey, printed V.PERSIE\u003c\/strong\u003e in size XL, is exactly that: the precise moment when one of the most formidable strikers of his generation chose the Şükrü Saracoğlu to write the next chapter of his story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015-2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fenerbahçe SK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e V.PERSIE (first name and number not specified, official printing)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2015, \u003cstrong\u003eFenerbahçe\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club seeking to reclaim its glory. After years of dominance in the \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Süper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Istanbul club wanted to make a big impact in the transfer market and send a clear signal to its eternal rival, Galatasaray. The signing of \u003cstrong\u003eRobin van Persie\u003c\/strong\u003e from Manchester United was exactly the kind of move that got all of Europe talking. A world-class striker, English champion, World Cup runner-up with the Netherlands in 2010 — and he chose Istanbul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAround him, the squad was built to compete at the top. \u003cstrong\u003eDirk Kuyt\u003c\/strong\u003e, another Dutch legend, was also in the squad — two Dutchmen in the same attack was a godsend for \u003cstrong\u003eKadıköy\u003c\/strong\u003e supporters. \u003cstrong\u003eMoussa Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e, the infallible Senegalese striker, continued to be one of the club's offensive mainstays. The season promised to be electric, and this Adidas jersey is a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan Persie's arrival in Istanbul – summer 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen RVP set foot in Turkey, it was collective madness. Thousands of fans at the stadium to welcome him, images that went viral — \u003cstrong\u003eFenerbahçe\u003c\/strong\u003e showed the whole world that it could still attract top players. This \u003cstrong\u003eV.PERSIE\u003c\/strong\u003e printing on this Adidas home jersey is a direct reminder of that event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rivalry with Beşiktaş and Galatasaray in the Süper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2015-16 season was a season of constant derbies, permanent pressure, and an ultra-competitive \u003cstrong\u003eSüper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fenerbahçe fought match after match to stay at the top of the table. Every confrontation against Istanbul rivals took on a special dimension when Van Persie was in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eŞükrü Saracoğlu on fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis legendary stadium, one of the most fervent on the continent, vibrated differently that season. \u003cstrong\u003eRobin van Persie\u003c\/strong\u003e as number 9 in the Fener colours, in front of a roaring stand — few jerseys can boast of embodying such an intense atmosphere in Turkish football of this decade.\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 vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced copy. It's the real version, worn or sold at the time, with the technical finishes of Adidas from that period: the collar details, the fabric weight, the quality of the official printing. We're talking about an item that existed in the real context of the season, not a reproduction manufactured afterwards to satisfy nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e means a very clean state, without any major apparent defects. The \u003cstrong\u003eV.PERSIE\u003c\/strong\u003e printing is there, present, legible — and that's what makes this piece so valuable. A faded jersey or one with peeling printing doesn't tell the same story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — and even those from the mid-2010s — don't necessarily follow current standards. An XL from 2015 in an Adidas cut might correspond to a modern L depending on brands and cuts. Body types have evolved, and the \"athletic\" cuts of the time were often more fitted than today. Never assume your usual size will be the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. Generally, a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas XL jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e fits a chest circumference of approximately 108 to 116 cm — but always check, it's the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises upon receipt.\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\u003eJerseys printed with iconic players\u003c\/strong\u003e in unexpected clubs are the holy grail for a serious collector. Van Persie at Fenerbahçe is a short but iconic parenthesis in a career at the top. This kind of piece is not found in large quantities on the market — Turkish fans keep their jerseys, and European collectors often overlooked them. A \u003cstrong\u003eFenerbahçe Adidas 2015-16 Van Persie print jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that ticks all the boxes: legendary player, historic club, specific era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's frankly rare. There aren't many in this condition on the secondary market — most circulating copies have been lying in wardrobes or worn until they wore out. This one is in another category. If you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eFenerbahçe collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with a real story behind it, you know what you have to do.\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\/Fenerbah%C3%A7e_S.K._(football)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFenerbahçe SK – 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 – Jersey history\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;\"\u003eThis jersey won't be available for long — printed pieces of this caliber sell quickly to true collectors. It's up to you if you want to let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenerbahce","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008719474963,"sku":"369103","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-FENERBAHCE-V-PERSIE-SHIRT-XL-369103_3.jpg?v=1775330298","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-fenerbahce-v-persie-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}