{"product_id":"2016-17-belgium-schouten-shirt","title":"Belgium Home Shirt Adidas 2016-17 Schouten vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium Home Adidas 2016-17 Jersey — Schouten Flock, Witness to a 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\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet seeking rehabilitation — it was at the peak of its developing legend. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eSchouten\u003c\/strong\u003e's name is not an ordinary jersey: it's a piece from that pivotal period when the Red Devils terrified everyone on paper, and began to confirm their talent on the field.\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\u003eKit Manufacturer:\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;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season was when the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e truly began to make its mark in international football. After a disappointing Euro 2016 quarter-final exit against Wales, the Red Devils entered the qualification cycle for the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e with a palpable hunger for revenge. The federation, the staff, the players — everyone knew that their window of opportunity wouldn't last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era of the fully-fledged \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian national team\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e at his peak at Chelsea, \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e dominating the Premier League at City, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e scoring goals left and right for both club and country, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal. On the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Martínez\u003c\/strong\u003e had been at the helm since 2016 and was progressively implementing his offensive style. This Adidas jersey embodies this collective, this ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominant qualification for the 2018 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelgium crushed its qualification group, finishing at the top with an almost perfect record. Clear victories against strong opponents like Bosnia and Greece — this jersey was on the players' backs during these benchmark matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku — the legendary trio in action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis season, \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e reached a level that placed him among the best midfielders in the world, while \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e delighted at every gathering. To see this Adidas jersey on these players was to witness something rare being built match after match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchouten flocking — a unique collector's signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving a \u003cstrong\u003eplayer's flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e on a national team jersey from this era is already rare in itself. The name Schouten on the back gives this piece a singular identity that a blank jersey will never have — it's the story of a fan, a player, a moment.\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 just a mass-produced souvenir. It's a piece manufactured at that specific time, with the original materials, technologies, and finishes — here, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturing quality of the 2010s with its official heat-pressed flocking. It's not a recent print on generic fabric: it's the real object, as it existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e is truly exceptional for a piece that has seen use. The code AA8744 confirms the authenticity of the official Adidas model. At this level of preservation, this is a jersey that can be framed as well as worn — a luxury for a vintage item of this generation.\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 sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally true to European standards of the time, but they are often less generous in the shoulders and length than modern oversized cuts. An XL from 2016-17 generally corresponds to a current L\/XL depending on body shape — this should be taken into account before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take a tape measure and compare your actual measurements with a jersey you wear regularly. The most reliable method: measure the shoulder-to-shoulder width and back length of a current jersey in your size, then compare with the dimensions provided. Two minutes of checking to avoid an unpleasant surprise.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the strongest in the history of European football — and this 2016-17 era represents the exact moment when everything crystallized before the great adventure of the 2018 World Cup. An \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Belgium home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this precise season, with period flocking, is a piece that tells this story better than any book. In ten years, these jerseys will be even more sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 9\/10 condition? There really aren't many like it still around in this state. Most of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Belgium jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this generation that you come across have been worn, washed, crumpled, lost at the bottom of a sports bag. This one has been preserved — and it shows. It's the kind of piece you buy once and never sell.\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 — Kit 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're a fan of the Red Devils or simply a collector of jerseys that truly matter, this piece checks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54029134430483,"sku":"372320","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-BELGIUM-SCHOUTEN-SHIRT-XL-372320_1.jpg?v=1775699544","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-belgium-schouten-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}