{"product_id":"2016-17-aalborg-shirt","title":"Aalborg BK Home Hummel 2016-17 Vintage Jersey | S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAalborg BK 2016-17 Hummel Jersey – The Danish Superliga in all its understated glory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eAalborg BK\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a period of rebuilding after its golden European years – but the club from northern Denmark remains an institution of \u003cstrong\u003eScandinavian football\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eHummel home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eSpar Nord\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a piece of that history: a solid team, a passionate city, a Danish kit manufacturer on its home turf.\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 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aalborg BK (AaB)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hummel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPAR NORD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e STAINS – 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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAalborg BK\u003c\/strong\u003e is not an ordinary club in Scandinavia. Founded in 1885, the club from the capital of North Jutland has forged its reputation far beyond Danish borders, notably thanks to its memorable European campaigns in the early 2000s and its historic run in the \u003cstrong\u003e2008-09 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 2016-17, the club played in the \u003cstrong\u003eDanish Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and sought to get closer to the top of the league, after a few more difficult seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, Aalborg's squad relied on a solid group of experienced Danish players. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eKasper Kusk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical winger who marked that era of the club, embodied the playing identity of an AaB that never lacked ambition despite a constrained budget compared to the Copenhagen giants. The \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Hummel home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the garment of this collective, of these championship battles in the cold of northern Denmark.\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\u003eAn always competitive Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2016-17 \u003cstrong\u003eDanish Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e season was marked by a fierce battle at the top of the table. Aalborg, despite the institutional turmoil of previous years, remained a respected competitor that no one wanted to face at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aalborg Portland Park fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAalborg's stadium, renamed \u003cstrong\u003eAalborg Portland Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most intimidating arenas in Danish football. In this jersey, the players defend their home ground with an intensity that has earned the club its reputation among all followers of \u003cstrong\u003eNordic football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummel, Danish kit manufacturer on its home turf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e equip Aalborg is a geographical and cultural given: the Danish brand dresses a Danish club, in a coherence that greatly appeals to \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of Nordic jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. This partnership gives the shirts of that era a particular authenticity that connoisseurs recognize.\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 not an official store product taken out of plastic packaging. It's a piece that has lived – worn in a match or training, handled, washed, carefully kept for years before ending up in the hands of a serious collector. The finishes of an authentic Hummel of this generation are clearly superior to any replica from a big-box store: technical fabrics, quality heat-bonded flocking, and that fitted cut that reminds us that the jersey was designed for playing, not posing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with mention of light stains. Let's be honest: it's a piece that has a life behind it. These imperfections do not question the overall quality of the item – the fabric is intact, the structure holds perfectly – but they testify to its authentically \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e character. For a true enthusiast, that's often exactly what they're looking for.\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 from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e, and particularly Hummel cuts from that era, often run smaller than current standards. Today's S is not 2016's S: the cuts were more fitted, closer to the body, designed for sport rather than lifestyle. If you usually wear an M in a modern jersey, this vintage S might suit you – but don't take any chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey that we indicate in the technical sheet. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Hummel jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e often have a shoulder-to-shoulder width and chest circumference that must be checked. Once you have your measurements, you can order with confidence – no unpleasant surprises upon delivery.\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\u003eVintage Scandinavian club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are still undervalued in the collector's market – and that's exactly why you should be interested in them now. Aalborg BK is an institution with over 135 years of history, Danish championship titles, and above all, that \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e campaign that put the club on the European map. A 2016-17 jersey with national kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e and local sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eSpar Nord\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that tells a strong regional story – not a jersey from a European giant copied in millions of copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many \u003cstrong\u003eAalborg home Hummel 2016-17 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition circulating on the French-speaking market. At 8\/10 despite the light stains, it's an honest condition for a piece of this age. Collectors who recognize an opportunity don't let this kind of item linger for too long – the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Scandinavian jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e is structuring itself, and prices are following suit.\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\/Aalborg_BK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAalborg BK – 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;\"\u003eA Danish jersey, a Danish brand, a local sponsor from northern Jutland – this is exactly the kind of piece missing from a true collection of European jerseys. It's up to you to see if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aalborg","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012996714771,"sku":"211881","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-AALBORG-SHIRT-S-211881_1.jpg?v=1775518687","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-aalborg-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}