{"product_id":"2016-17-belgium-e-hazard-shirt","title":"Belgium 2016-17 Adidas Hazard Home Vintage Jersey 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium 2016-17 Adidas Jersey – Eden Hazard at the Peak of His Golden Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium flirted with the status of the world's best team in the FIFA rankings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct evidence of that. Flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eE. HAZARD\u003c\/strong\u003e, it captures the essence of a generation that sent shivers down the spine of all of Europe. Size \u003cstrong\u003e3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, condition \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is prime collector's material.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. HAZARD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/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;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season is the heart of what is known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. A group of players born in the 1990s who grew up together in academies, progressed in parallel in the biggest European clubs, and finally reached collective maturity under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Martínez\u003c\/strong\u003e. Belgium was regularly ranked \u003cstrong\u003efirst or second in the FIFA world rankings\u003c\/strong\u003e during this period — an historic achievement for a country of its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Belgium home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the ambition of a group that no longer just wanted to participate in major competitions but to win them. \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name graces this jersey, was then one of the best players in the world, recognized by his peers and by the specialized press. Alongside \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e, he represented the image of a Belgium that commanded respect across Europe.\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\u003eQualifications for the 2018 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this period, Belgium played its qualifying matches for the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 World Cup in Russia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Group H, with almost total domination. The team finished top of its group without difficulty, confirming its status as a serious contender for the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazard, Captain and Leader on the Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard returned to his best form at Chelsea\u003c\/strong\u003e after a subdued 2015-16 season, leading the Blues to the Premier League title. This resurgence in form also shone through in his national team performances — he carried the team, created, dribbled past opponents, and made decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne, the Metronome Behind the Genius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e was already establishing himself as one of the best midfielders on the planet at Manchester City. The De Bruyne – Hazard duo in the national team represented one of the most formidable technical partnerships in world football at that time.\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 an item that was manufactured at the time, using the materials and production techniques of the season concerned. It is not a re-edition, it is not a copy produced ten years later to please nostalgic fans. It is the original — the same technical fabric that Adidas supplied to national kit manufacturers in 2016, the same flocking applied according to official standards of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage jerseys represents an almost impeccable piece. No holes, no visible stains, no aggressive fading on the flocking. This is an example that has been well preserved, and it is directly evident in the visual quality of the product.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s, particularly match-cut styles, tend to run smaller than what we are used to today with modern oversized cuts. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage 3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e can correspond in some cases to a contemporary XL or XXL depending on the brand and year. Do not rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line:height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your own chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey — do not hesitate to contact us for precise measurements. It's better to take two minutes to check than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit over your shoulders.\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\u003eBelgium jersey flocked with Hazard from the golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e is in itself a piece that collectors actively seek. Eden Hazard remains one of the most emblematic figures of Belgian football of all time, and official jerseys from this period — at the heart of Belgium's ascent to the top of the world rankings — have strong symbolic and emotional value. It's not just a jersey; it's a historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there aren't many available in this state on the market. Examples flocked with an iconic player like Hazard sell quickly as soon as they appear in this kind of condition. The 3XL size adds additional rarity — large sizes are consistently underrepresented in vintage stock, making this a real opportunity for collectors who also want to wear their pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFurther Reading\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 – 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;\"\u003eIf you're a fan of the Belgian golden generation or simply one of the best players of his decade, this jersey clearly belongs in a fine collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":54029133807891,"sku":"372315","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-BELGIUM-E-HAZARD-SHIRT-3XL-372315_3.jpg?v=1775699540","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-belgium-e-hazard-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}