{"product_id":"2016-17-napoli-mertens-shirt","title":"Napoli Away Jersey 2016-17 Kappa Mertens vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNapoli Away Jersey 2016-17 Kappa – Mertens flocking on a vintage background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eDries Mertens\u003c\/strong\u003e was having the greatest season of his career, and \u003cstrong\u003eSarri's Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e was shaking all of Italy with an attacking style of football that few European teams could boast. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa away jersey with Mertens flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e, in XXL size and in almost impeccable condition, is a direct trace of that golden era. An item for those who know.\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 Napoli\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e LETE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: LETE – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, flocking intact, fabric in excellent condition\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 SSC Napoli season\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most electrifying of the decade in Serie A. Under \u003cstrong\u003eMaurizio Sarri\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Neapolitan club imposed an ultra-offensive playing style, intensive pressing, and collective fluidity that was unanimously praised far beyond Italy's borders. The \u003cstrong\u003eKappa Napoli away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this season is the textile embodiment of this ambitious game plan, spearheaded by a manager whose media profile was exploding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBehind this jersey, there was above all a squad of players at an absolute top level. \u003cstrong\u003eDries Mertens\u003c\/strong\u003e was reinventing himself as a false nine after \u003cstrong\u003eArkadiusz Milik's\u003c\/strong\u003e injury, and he would break all records with 28 goals in Serie A. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eLorenzo Insigne\u003c\/strong\u003e was delighting the San Paolo stands, \u003cstrong\u003eMarek Hamšík\u003c\/strong\u003e was orchestrating from midfield, and the defense led by \u003cstrong\u003eKalidou Koulibaly\u003c\/strong\u003e was beginning to assert its dominance in Italy. This flocking summarizes that generation.\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\u003eMertens' transformation into a prolific goalscorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith Milik injured midway through the season, Sarri repositioned Mertens up front, and the Belgian became one of Europe's best attackers in the second half of the season. This #14 flocking precisely immortalizes this transformation that would change the player's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNapoli Coppa Italia finalists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016-17, Napoli reached the Coppa Italia final, further proof that this group was not just there to make up the numbers. The entire season was exceptionally intense, with a constant presence at the top of the Serie A table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe duel with Juventus and European encounters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis season also marked Napoli's return to the Scudetto race against a dominant Juventus, while also participating in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e with performances that confirmed the Sarri project had a continental dimension. Every away match in this Kappa jersey was a demonstration.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e has nothing to do with a souvenir shop replica. The cut, the quality of the \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e technical fabric, the prints, and the markings meet the standards supplied directly to players and demanding supporters of the time. We are talking about an object that was designed to withstand the rigors of the pitch and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage jerseys, is a serious rating. The \u003cstrong\u003eMERTENS\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is legible, the \u003cstrong\u003eLETE\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is clearly present, and the overall appearance indicates careful maintenance. It's exactly the kind of piece you can wear or frame without any reservations.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically run smaller than current standards. An XXL from 2016-17 by Kappa often corresponds to a modern slim-fit L, or even a normal L depending on your body shape. This is a rule that every collector should keep in mind before buying, regardless of the brand or era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions indicated on the product sheet or ask for them directly. A collectible jersey in the wrong size is unnecessary frustration. The \u003cstrong\u003eKappa XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era has a specific cut, so double-check.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNapoli away jersey 2016-17 Kappa\u003c\/strong\u003e with Mertens flocking is a piece that tells a precise story: that of a club that was on the verge of turning everything upside down in Italy, with a collective that delighted every weekend. Flocked jerseys of transformative players like Mertens—those whose career peak can be dated to a specific season—have patrimonial value for any \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A vintage jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition, honestly, there aren't many floating around. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 on a seven-year-old away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with an emblematic player, is the kind of piece that doesn't stay available on the market for long. Stock of well-preserved jerseys from this Sarri generation dwindles year by year, and the value is not going in the wrong direction.\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\/SSC_Napoli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNapoli - 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 jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A - Official website\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've been following Napoli since the Sarri era or Mertens remains your favorite player of that generation, this piece clearly has a place in your collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napoli","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":53976946180371,"sku":"365293","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-NAPOLI-MERTENS-SHIRT-XXL-365293_3.jpg?v=1775188048","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-napoli-mertens-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}