{"product_id":"2016-17-benfica-shirt","title":"Benfica Home Jersey 2016-17 Adidas Fly Emirates vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBenfica 2016-17 Adidas Jersey — The Eagles' Champions League Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eSport Lisboa e Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in another \u003cstrong\u003eLiga NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e season and once again set out to conquer Europe with clear ambitions. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey sponsored by Fly Emirates\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn by one of Portuguese football's most consistent teams during a pivotal period in its recent history.\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 Benfica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly Emirates\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 saw \u003cstrong\u003eBenfica\u003c\/strong\u003e remain one of the most formidable clubs in the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e and a strong contender in European football. Under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eRui Vitória\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Lisbon Eagles maintained high standards, with a well-oiled collective organization and a squad built to compete on all fronts. This was also the period during which \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied the club with kits featuring a strong visual identity, associated with airline \u003cstrong\u003eFly Emirates\u003c\/strong\u003e as the main partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad from that era made Lusitanian football fans dream. \u003cstrong\u003eJonas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian striker who became a naturalized Portuguese citizen, was one of the top scorers in the Liga NOS and carried Benfica's offensive hopes on his shoulders. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eKostas Mitroglou\u003c\/strong\u003e added depth, while in defense, \u003cstrong\u003eLuisão\u003c\/strong\u003e — the club's historic captain — embodied continuity and experience. In midfield, \u003cstrong\u003ePizzi\u003c\/strong\u003e began to establish himself as a key player in Benfica's system.\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\u003eLiga NOS Champions 2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenfica won the Portuguese championship title that season, confirming their national dominance. It was the club's third consecutive title, a series of performances that perfectly illustrated the solidity of the sporting project implemented under Rui Vitória.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA European journey in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Eagles participated in the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League 2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e, competing against the biggest clubs on the continent in European football's most prestigious competition. Each match at the Luz against European giants was a demonstration of the club's international stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonas, top scorer in Liga NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brazilian striker finished this season among the best scorers in the Portuguese championship, confirming his status as a decisive player. His performances at the \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio da Luz\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the strong memories that supporters directly associate with this jersey.\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 has transcended time with the authenticity of its era: original tags, period flocking, and finishes specific to the player or supporter model. It is not a re-edition, it is not a copy — it is the real piece, the one that physically existed during the season in question, produced in limited numbers and increasingly difficult to find in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis Benfica 2016-17 jersey is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly rare for a piece of this generation. This means it is almost impeccable: no significant visible flaws, the materials are intact, and the overall appearance is that of a jersey that has been cared for properly. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the ideal condition.\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 football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s have different cuts than current standards. Adidas models from that era tend to be more fitted and shorter than modern cuts. A vintage M can easily correspond to a current S depending on body types — this is a rule to keep in mind before confirming your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: measure your chest (circumference around the torso under the armpits) and compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we provide. If you hesitate between two sizes, take the larger one — a slightly loose vintage jersey always looks better than a too-tight jersey that cannot be worn. Do not hesitate to contact us to get the exact measurements of this item.\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;\"\u003eBenfica's 2016-17 season is a precise chapter in Portuguese football history: a league title, a confirmed presence on the European stage, and a squad with players who left their mark. Owning this \u003cstrong\u003eBenfica Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eFly Emirates\u003c\/strong\u003e logo is to possess a direct testimony of that period — an item that collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Portuguese jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e and Eagles fans actively seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, let's be honest — there aren't many in this state still floating around on the market. Jerseys from this generation have had time to age, be worn, washed, lost, or damaged. This one, no. It's here, almost intact, ready to join a serious collection or to be worn with the pride of a true connoisseur.\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\/S.L._Benfica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBenfica - 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;\"\u003eThis Benfica 2016-17 jersey represents a season of national dominance and European presence captured in an almost perfect condition Adidas piece. If you're a serious collector, you already know its value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benfica","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54012600942867,"sku":"345210","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-BENFICA-SHIRT-M-BOYS-345210_1.jpg?v=1775510471","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-benfica-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}