{"product_id":"2016-17-belgium-courtois-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Belgium Courtois Goalkeeper Jersey 2016-17 Adidas vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium Goalkeeper Jersey 2016-17 Adidas – The Golden Generation's Number 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2016-17 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium national team\u003c\/strong\u003e, goalkeeper position. Behind this long-sleeved Adidas jersey stands a team ranked number one in the FIFA rankings and a man who has ruled the Red Devils' goal for years: \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that exudes the ambition and power of a squad at the peak of its generation.\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 Belgium – National team\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper – Long sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e COURTOIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS – 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;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season was one of the most exciting periods in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e. Belgium was a war machine on paper, with a rare density of talent within a single generation. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped this team and produced a range of technical kits designed for the demands of the highest level, with the long-sleeved goalkeeper jersey being an integral part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn front of this jersey, a fiery team: \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDries Mertens\u003c\/strong\u003e. Behind them, between the posts, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e — then an undisputed starter and one of the best goalkeepers on the planet, split between Chelsea and the Belgian goal. This jersey is his. And that changes everything for a collector.\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\u003e2018 World Cup Qualifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this period, Belgium began its qualification cycle for the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 World Cup in Russia\u003c\/strong\u003e, dominating its group. Courtois was in goal, imperial, and this campaign would lead to a smooth qualification that would then lead to a historic semi-final at the World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtois at the peak of his club and national team career\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e was Chelsea's starting goalkeeper in the Premier League — a season where the Blues won the title under José Mourinho and then under Antonio Conte. He brought this serenity and authority to the Red Devils' goal, session after session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelgium ranked number one in the FIFA rankings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis period corresponds to one of the phases where \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium topped the FIFA rankings\u003c\/strong\u003e, an unprecedented position in the history of Belgian football. Wearing this goalkeeper jersey means wearing the emblem of the best national team in the world according to international bodies — nothing less.\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 technical garment designed to be worn on the field, not to be hung in a supermarket display case. The materials, cut, and Adidas finishes of that era were designed for performance: ventilation, resistance, support. It's an object in its own right, far from mass-produced replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 6\/10 with pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let's be direct: this jersey has lived. It bears the marks of real use, which for many true collectors is precisely what gives it character. Not a jersey still in its blister pack, never taken out of its packaging — an object with a story in its fibers.\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 Adidas jerseys from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e may have slightly different cuts from current standards, especially for technical goalkeeper jerseys which are often more fitted. An XL from that era does not necessarily correspond to the XL you wear today in your usual brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with the actual product measurements if available, or contact us directly. Two minutes of checking are better than disappointment upon delivery.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eCourtois flocked goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from Belgium in 2016-17 is a piece that touches several chords at once: the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian Golden Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e at its peak, one of the most decorated and recognized goalkeepers of his generation, and a pivotal period before the 2018 World Cup which would confirm Belgium as a great footballing nation. This kind of combination is not common in collections of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 6\/10 condition with pulls, this jersey doesn't pretend to have just come out of the box this morning. But pieces flocked by a goalkeeper as iconic as Courtois on this team, in this long-sleeved Adidas version, are still rare to find. There aren't many circulating with this precise flocking — and even fewer in an XL available directly.\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 – 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;\"\u003eIf you collect Belgian Golden Generation jerseys or are a Courtois fan, this 2016-17 Adidas long-sleeved piece clearly deserves a place in your wardrobe. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54029132923155,"sku":"343682","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-BELGIUM-COURTOIS-GOALKEEPER-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-343682_6.jpg?v=1775699521","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-belgium-courtois-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}