Feyenoord Home 2016-17 Adidas vintage shirt | Title-winning season

Feyenoord 2016-17 Adidas Kit — The Championship Season, The One We Thought Would Never Come

2016-17. Feyenoord. Eredivisie. The Feyenoord 2016-2017 home kit by Adidas is the fabric of a pivotal era — when Rotterdam reminded the whole world why De Kuip makes the walls shake. Eighteen years of waiting. A Dutch championship title finally returning home.

Kit Details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Feyenoord Rotterdam
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: OPEL
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey, a few small pulls on the fabric, nothing that affects the readability or the durability of the item

What This Kit Represents

In 2016-2017, Feyenoord won the Dutch championship title for the first time since 1999. Eighteen long years during which Ajax and PSV shared the spoils. Giovanni van Bronckhorst, then coach of the club, led a united, talented team galvanized by a strong identity — that of a popular club rooted in the docks of Rotterdam. This was not a default title; it was a title earned match after match, with character.

On the pitch, Dirk Kuyt embodied this season better than anyone. A spiritual son of the club, who returned to Rotterdam to finish his career where it all began, he scored a hat-trick in the title-winning match against Heracles. Alongside him, Nicolai Jørgensen finished as the league's top scorer, Steven Berghuis shone on the wing, and Tonny Vilhena commanded the midfield with authority. A team of true footballers, not a collection of stars bought at exorbitant prices.

Moments Etched in This Kit

Dirk Kuyt's hat-trick against Heracles — May 14, 2017
The last regular season match at De Kuip, and Kuyt scored a hat-trick that secured the championship title for Feyenoord. Images that still circulate today on all Dutch supporters' screens.

Return to the Europa League
That season, Feyenoord participated in the Europa League group stage, returning to the European scene with gusto. The club faced formidable opponents and confirmed its place among the serious clubs on the continent.

The reopening of a cycle
This title marked the end of a barren spell and the beginning of a renewal. Feyenoord became a reference in the Eredivisie again, and this 2016-17 kit is its tangible symbol — one that every club fan cherishes in their memories.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is an item produced at the time to be worn — on the field or in the stands — not a reproduction manufactured years later for the nostalgia industry. The fabric, the finishes, the heat-pressed or embroidered badges, everything testifies to original manufacturing. It's not a souvenir from a shop; it's an item from that era.

This Feyenoord Adidas 2016-17 kit, rated 8/10, has a few "little pulls" — small snags on the jersey fabric, absolutely characteristic of normal wear and tear for an authentic, lived-in jersey. It hides nothing, it takes nothing away. For a serious collector, it's even further proof that the piece is genuine.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from the 2010s often fit smaller than modern cuts. An era L generally corresponds to a modern M according to contemporary standards — the cuts were more fitted, less loose. Not relying solely on the tag is the number one rule for the savvy collector.

Before confirming your order, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey available in the photos or upon request. A jersey that pulls at the shoulders or gapes at the chest is a shame for everyone — especially for an item in this condition.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Feyenoord 2016-17 championship kit is one of the most symbolic pieces of Dutch football from the last decade. A historic title after 18 years of drought, a season carried by players who gave their all, a team that awakened one of Europe's most fervent fan bases. Items in good condition from this season are rare — they are either carefully kept in private collections or worn to rags by fans who wore them to every match.

An 8/10 on this specific model is already a pleasant surprise. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most copies still in circulation have seen far more action. A few micro-pulls on the fabric, and the rest is impeccable. For a collector's Feyenoord kit, this is exactly what we're looking for: authentic, in good shape, and steeped in history.

To Learn More

• Feyenoord — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Kit History
• UEFA — European Football

This jersey won't last the winter on the shelves — championship season pieces in good condition don't stick around. If you're a Feyenoord fan or simply an admirer of authentic Dutch football, you know what you need to do.