{"product_id":"2016-17-belgium-shirt","title":"Belgium Home Shirt Adidas 2016-17 Vintage | 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium Home Jersey 2016-17 Adidas — The Golden Generation at its Peak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-2017, \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium\u003c\/strong\u003e was officially the best team in the world according to the FIFA rankings — no accident, no fluke. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn by a generation that football produces only once every thirty years, a group of players born to make the big nations tremble. Welcome to one of the most intense pages in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\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\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 2016-2017 season corresponds to one of the most exciting periods in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the euphoria of Euro 2016 and a quarter-final exit against Wales, Belgium entered a qualification cycle for the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e with a burning desire for revenge. The team was then number 1 in the FIFA rankings, a status that brought as much pride as pressure in every match played in this Adidas jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the golden age of a national team that had never been so rich in pure talent. \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e delighted at Chelsea and definitively took on the mantle of national team leader. \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e lit up the Premier League with Manchester City and imposed his genius on everyone. \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e scored goals at an astonishing rate, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e guarded the net like a wall, and in defense, \u003cstrong\u003eJan Vertonghen\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eToby Alderweireld\u003c\/strong\u003e formed one of the best defensive pairings in Europe. This jersey condenses all of that into a single fabric.\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\u003eThe 2018 World Cup qualification campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelgium dominated its qualification group with authority, stringing together victories with clockwork regularity. This jersey was worn in decisive matches against Greece, Gibraltar, Cyprus, and Estonia — evenings that paved the way to \u003cstrong\u003eRussia 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard, de facto captain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this season, Hazard led the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e with a charisma and technical quality that made him one of the best players on the planet. Every time he put on this Adidas home jersey, it was an event for all Belgian football fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIFA ranking consecration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWearing the jersey of the world's number 1 nation doesn't happen every day in a collector's career. Belgium held the top spot in the FIFA rankings for a prolonged period, a strong symbol that makes this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Belgium jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e even rarer and more valuable in any serious collection.\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 different from a reproduction. We're talking about the actual model sold at the time, with Adidas' finishes from the 2016-2017 period: original stitching, the technical weave specific to high-end match or fan versions, and that tag that doesn't lie about the product's origin. It's not a cheap print from nowhere — it's an object of its time, made with the codes and standards of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly rare for a jersey that is now almost ten years old. In this condition, there are no obvious visible flaws, no aggressive signs of wear — it has been respected and carefully preserved. For a demanding collector, this is exactly the level of condition one looks for: acknowledged vintage, preserved quality.\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\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period often run smaller than current models. A vintage S generally corresponds to a rather fitted size by modern standards — the cuts of the time were less wide, less long, designed to hug the body. If you're used to a modern S with a loose fit, expect something closer to the body with this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take two minutes to measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if they are available. This is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises — a vintage jersey in your size is meant to be worn, not left at the back of a closet.\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 already in the history books. These players — Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Courtois, Kompany, Witsel, Carrasco — represented an alignment of talents rarely seen in European football. Having a \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium Adidas 2016-17 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in your collection means owning a piece of that unique era, when the Red Devils made the biggest nations tremble. In ten years, this kind of item will be even harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition, 9\/10, there really aren't many left. Most jerseys from this period have been worn, washed, and haven't aged as gracefully. This one has been preserved — and it will show in your display case or jersey cabinet. It's the type of piece that makes a difference in a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 — History of Kits\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 are looking for a jersey that embodies the golden age of a national team, in a condition that honors the piece, you are in the right place — it's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029134594323,"sku":"311719","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54029134627091,"sku":"359784","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL. 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