Belgium 2016-17 Adidas De Bruyne Authentic Shirt XL

Belgium 2016-17 Adidas Jersey – De Bruyne Printing, authentic version

2016-17 season, Belgium home jersey with Kevin De Bruyne printing — meaning number 7 of the best midfielder of his generation, at the peak of his art, in full ascent with the Red Devils. An authentic Adidas jersey, reference AA8744, size XL, rated 9/10. No need to say more for those who know.

Jersey details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Belgium (national team)
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Condition: 9/10
State: CODE: AA8744 — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

Between 2016 and 2017, Belgium is officially ranked FIFA World Number 1. This is not an exaggeration, it's not marketing — it's the official ranking. The Belgian golden generation is at its peak, and this Adidas home jersey is its direct embodiment. Every 2018 World Cup qualifier match features this fabric, this cut, this AA8744 reference.

On the field, it's an armada: Kevin De Bruyne in creation, Eden Hazard in attack, Romelu Lukaku in finishing, Thibaut Courtois in goal. A collective that scares everyone and appears in every match in this Adidas jersey. The De Bruyne printing on an authentic jersey from that era is a piece of Belgian football history.

Moments etched in this jersey

Belgium, FIFA World Number 1 in 2015-2016-2017
For several consecutive months, the Red Devils topped the FIFA rankings, ahead of Germany, Argentina, and Brazil. This Adidas jersey is what the best players in the world wore at that very moment.

2018 World Cup Qualifiers in Russia
Belgium had an impeccable qualifying campaign in their group, finishing first with De Bruyne as the orchestrator. It was largely in this home jersey that the Belgian machine set off for Russia.

Kevin De Bruyne, Premier League Ballon d'Or 2019-2020 in the making
In 2016-17, KDB was already the undisputed boss of Manchester City and one of the most influential players in Europe. Wearing his printing on an authentic Red Devils jersey from this season is to immortalize a pivotal period in his international career.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic Adidas jersey has nothing to do with a mass-market replica. The cut is different — more fitted, designed for the player on the field. The quality of the fabric, the rendering of the printing, the finishes on the details: everything reveals authenticity from the first inspection. Reference AA8744 is that of the official player model, not a general public version.

This jersey is rated 9/10 — which, in the world of vintage football, is exceptional condition. Almost no visible signs of wear, the printing is intact, the fabric has retained its shape. For an authentic of this generation, it's rare. Very rare.

Vintage sizing guide

Authentic Adidas jerseys from this era are cut for high-level athletes — fitted cut, athletic build. A vintage Adidas XL generally corresponds to a modern L in today's wider cuts. If you hesitate between two sizes, take the time to check the actual measurements rather than relying solely on the label.

Before buying a vintage XL jersey, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the garment's flat dimensions. Generally, an Adidas Player Issue jersey of this generation in XL offers about 54-56 cm flat width. A tip: if you want to wear it, aim just right; if it's for collection and framing, size doesn't matter.

Why have it in your collection

An authentic Belgium 2016-17 De Bruyne printed jersey represents exactly what serious collectors look for: a player at the top, a national team at the top of the world rankings, a historical equipment manufacturer, a pivotal season. This is not a generic jersey — it's a historical document about the best generation Belgian football has ever produced.

There aren't many in this condition. An authentic Adidas AA8744 at 9/10 with Kevin De Bruyne printing doesn't stay on the vintage football jersey market for long. Pieces of this quality sell fast, and once they're gone, you wait months before seeing an equivalent one. It's the kind of thing you regret not grabbing.

To learn more

• Belgium — National Football Team - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• UEFA — European Football

If De Bruyne in the Red Devils jersey at his peak speaks to you — you already know what you need to do.