{"product_id":"2016-17-gd-chaves-felipe-shirt","title":"2016-17 GD Chaves Home Shirt Lacatoni Felipe vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGD Chaves 2016-17 Jersey – Lacatoni, Authentic Portugal with Felipe Flock Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eGD Chaves\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e after a promotion that thrilled the entire north of Portugal. This \u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni home jersey with Felipe flock print\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rare pieces from this pivotal season still circulating in the collector's market — a tangible football item, bearing true Lusitanian 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 GD Chaves (Grupo Desportivo de Chaves)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacatoni\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHAVES CAPITAL TERMAL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlock Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e FELIPE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, TINY HOLE, SINGULAR PULLS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, proof it has lived on a real field\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGD Chaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1949 in this city in Trás-os-Montes nestled in the mountains of northeastern Portugal, is one of those popular clubs that enrich Portuguese football. The \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 season represents a significant moment\u003c\/strong\u003e in the club's recent history: the \u003cem\u003eFlavienses\u003c\/em\u003e had just secured their return ticket to the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e and began that season with the ambition to establish themselves there long-term. Against the giants like Benfica, Porto, or Sporting, Chaves embodied brave provincial football, rooted in its community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe jersey sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eChaves Capital Termal\u003c\/strong\u003e is not insignificant: it directly refers to the city's identity, famous for its thermal springs since Roman antiquity. This link between the territory, the club, and its equipment gives this \u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong identity dimension that large Nike or Adidas productions cannot replicate. \u003cstrong\u003eLacatoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Portuguese kit manufacturer little known to foreign collectors, is precisely what makes this piece valuable: rare, local, authentic.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Primeira Liga — 2016-17 season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter years of oscillating between the second division and the mid-table of Portuguese football, Chaves made its big return to the top flight for this season. Playing against Benfica, Porto, and Sporting in the championship is what this jersey directly symbolizes — a true battle on the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelipe Flock Print — a Player's Jersey, not a Store Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey is not a generic production: it is flocked with the name of \u003cstrong\u003eFelipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a player who was indeed part of Chaves' squad during this period. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ejersey worn or at least prepared for an identified player\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it a piece well above a simple replica supporter jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstádio Municipal Engenheiro Manuel Branco Teixeira — the Northern Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was in this den that the \u003cem\u003eFlavienses\u003c\/em\u003e welcomed the biggest Portuguese clubs during this historic season. This home jersey is the direct link to these matches played in front of a fervent local crowd, against teams with significantly more financial resources.\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 the version actually used by the club — more fitted cuts, different finishes from supporter replicas, specific internal labels, and especially a flock print applied according to the official standards of the time. It is not a copy made to be sold in a souvenir shop: it is an object that existed in the real ecosystem of professional or semi-professional football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows slight wear on the prints, a tiny hole, and a few small fabric pulls — exactly what you would expect from a \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey in 8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is neither laminated in a frame nor taken out of a new box: it has lived. And that's precisely what makes it a credible collector's item rather than a generic decorative article.\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 jerseys generally run smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than current standards. An L from 2016-17 by a Portuguese kit manufacturer like Lacatoni does not necessarily correspond to a modern Nike or Adidas L. The cuts of the time were often more form-fitting, designed for players, not for casual streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measurements flat: chest width, back length, and shoulder width. Compare them with the actual dimensions of the jersey, which you can request from us. A poorly fitting collector's jersey is a frustration — a well-fitting jersey is a pride to wear daily or display.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerseys from Portuguese provincial clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underestimated in the European collector's market — and therefore among the most interesting to acquire now. Chaves is not PSG or Barça: that's precisely why this \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Lacatoni jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is rare. The large productions from mainstream kit manufacturers are everywhere. An authentic Lacatoni from Chaves with a player's flock print, in 8\/10 condition? That's another story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market — neither in second-hand shops nor on general platforms. Jerseys from northern Portuguese clubs of that era were not mass-preserved, produced in small quantities for a local audience. If you're building a serious collection focused on \u003cstrong\u003eLusitanian football\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003econfidential kit manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece checks all the right boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/G.D._Chaves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eGD Chaves - 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 jersey won't last long — Lacatoni pieces from Portuguese provincial clubs with player flock prints are exactly what true collectors are looking for. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Portuguese Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012990914835,"sku":"353767","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-GD-CHAVES-FELIPE-SHIRT-L-353767_5.jpg?v=1775518547","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-gd-chaves-felipe-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}