{"product_id":"2016-17-belgium-de-bruyne-shirt","title":"Belgium 2016-17 Adidas De Bruyne Authentic Shirt XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium 2016-17 Adidas Jersey – De Bruyne Printing, authentic version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2016-17 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium home jersey with Kevin De Bruyne printing\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning number 7 of the best midfielder of his generation, at the peak of his art, in full ascent with the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e. An \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey, reference \u003cstrong\u003eAA8744\u003c\/strong\u003e, size XL, rated 9\/10. No need to say more for those who know.\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 Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e CODE: AA8744 — 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;\"\u003eBetween 2016 and 2017, \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium is officially ranked FIFA World Number 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, it's an armada: \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e in creation, \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e in attack, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e in finishing, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eBelgium, FIFA World Number 1 in 2015-2016-2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 World Cup Qualifiers in Russia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelgium had an impeccable qualifying campaign in their group, finishing first with \u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e as the orchestrator. It was largely in this home jersey that the Belgian machine set off for Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne, Premier League Ballon d'Or 2019-2020 in the making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\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 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eAA8744\u003c\/strong\u003e is that of the official player model, not a general public version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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\u003eAuthentic Adidas jerseys from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage XL jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Belgium 2016-17 De Bruyne printed jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. An authentic Adidas AA8744 at 9\/10 with Kevin De Bruyne printing doesn't stay on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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 De Bruyne in the Red Devils jersey at his peak speaks to you — you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008894161171,"sku":"372323","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-BELGIUM-DE-BRUYNE-SHIRT-XL-372323_3.jpg?v=1775341892","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-belgium-de-bruyne-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}