Fiorentina 2016-17 Le Coq Sportif Olivera vintage jersey

Fiorentina 2016-17 Le Coq Sportif Jersey – The OLIVERA Flock, a piece straight from the Viola

2016-17 season, Fiorentina, Le Coq Sportif as kit supplier, and the name OLIVERA flocked on the back. A jersey flocked with a real player's name, worn on Serie A pitches, with all the authenticity of a piece that has lived. That's what we have in our hands.

Jersey details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Fiorentina
Kit Manufacturer: Le Coq Sportif
Sponsor: FOLLETTO
Condition: 8/10
State: PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

The 2016-17 season for Fiorentina was a pivotal period for the Tuscan club. After several seasons knocking on the door of the European top 4, the Viola went through a difficult transition, with a revamped squad and ambitions still present, but a more complex sporting reality. Paulo Sousa was still in charge at the start of the season before giving way to Stefano Pioli, who took the helm of the club in the middle of the campaign. This change of coach alone summarizes a season full of turbulence but also intensity.

On the pitch, Fiorentina 2016-17 could rely on quality key players. Federico Bernardeschi was then at the peak of his art and delighted the Stadio Artemio Franchi before his departure for Juventus the following summer. Nikola Kalinić led the attack, Marcos Alonso and Borja Valero were still there, bringing their experience. It is in this context that the name OLIVERA appeared in the professional squad — a flocked jersey is a direct trace of a player's time at a club, and that is priceless for a serious collector.

Moments etched in this jersey

Paulo Sousa's departure and Pioli's arrival
In January 2017, Stefano Pioli took over a destabilized team and tried to give it a new identity. This kind of mid-season break leaves its mark on every jersey worn during those weeks — and this one is part of that period.

Le Coq Sportif's return to the Viola
The partnership between Le Coq Sportif and Fiorentina is one of the most significant of the 2010s in the world of vintage football jerseys. The French brand brought a sober and elegant design, far from the graphic overloads of some competitors. This jersey is one of its last expressions before another change of kit manufacturer.

FOLLETTO at the heart of the shirt sponsor
The FOLLETTO logo, the premium vacuum cleaner brand of the Vorwerk group, has adorned this jersey for several seasons. It is a historical sponsor for Fiorentina of that era, immediately recognizable by Serie A fans and collectors of vintage Italian jerseys. An association that has become iconic in the landscape of Transalpine football.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is fundamentally different from a retail replica. The authentic is cut for a professional player: a tighter fit, technical fabrics designed for performance, neat finishes on the seams, internal tags with the exact model references. It's an object designed for the pitch, not for the souvenir aisle.

This one is in 8/10 condition with pulls. We're honest: it has lived. These small textile imperfections are the signature of a jersey that existed in real football, not in a display case. For a collector who knows what they're looking for, that's precisely what gives it character — and long-term value.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage jerseys of this generation generally run smaller than the modern oversized cuts we know today. A vintage M often corresponds to a current S/M depending on body type. The cut is closer to the body, more athletic, designed for an athletic build — exactly like the players who wore them.

Before ordering, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Compare these measurements with those of the jersey we indicate in the product sheet. This is the only real method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a collector's jersey that cannot be returned to the local store.

Why have it in your collection

A Fiorentina Le Coq Sportif 2016-17 jersey flocked with a player's name is a niche piece in any serious collection. The Le Coq Sportif – Fiorentina partnership has now ended, which makes each item from this period harder to find year after year. Collectors of vintage Serie A jerseys know this very well: these references are becoming rarer on the secondary market, and prices naturally follow the trend.

There aren't many in this condition with an OLIVERA flock. The 8/10 with pulls is classic for an authentic jersey of this generation — it means it was genuinely worn, without being destroyed. It's the perfect balance between authenticity and preservation. This kind of piece, you put it in your display case and it tells a story every time a visitor sees it.

To go further

• Fiorentina - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

If you are looking for an authentic Fiorentina jersey from the Le Coq Sportif era with original player flocking, you are exactly in the right place — this kind of piece never stays available for long.