{"product_id":"2016-17-napoli-shirt","title":"Napoli Away Kappa 2016-17 Vintage Jersey | Leté","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNapoli 2016-17 Kappa — The away kit from the season of Neapolitan revival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eSarri's Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e was redefining Italian football with an electrifying attacking style that thrilled Serie A. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Kappa away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eLeté\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iconic mineral water from Campania, was the battle dress of a team that made opposing defenses tremble with every away game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leté\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: LETE — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, in exceptional preservation for its generation\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season marked the birth of a \u003cstrong\u003econquering Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e under the guidance of Maurizio Sarri, who arrived at the San Paolo bench the previous year. The Campanian club finished third in \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e with 86 points, a performance that confirmed Napoli was truly back among the elite of Italian football. This was no longer a suffering Napoli — it was a Napoli dictating its tempo, its pressing, its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eSarriball\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, a golden generation wore the shirt. \u003cstrong\u003eDries Mertens\u003c\/strong\u003e had his best season in Naples and exploded in Serie A, scoring beautiful goals after his repositioning as a false nine. \u003cstrong\u003eLorenzo Insigne\u003c\/strong\u003e, a captain in the making, delighted the fans with his swaying dribbles in every outing. \u003cstrong\u003eMarek Hamšík\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tireless midfield maestro, continued to write his legend at this club where he became an icon. Not to mention \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Callejón\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eArkadiusz Milik\u003c\/strong\u003e, who contributed their share of goals and thrills. A united team, generous football — this away kit saw it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016-17 Champions League campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrawn in a group with Real Madrid, Benfica, and Besiktas, the Partenopei qualified for the round of 16, offering intense European nights to the fans. The away kit was worn for away matches, for confrontations on hostile ground — a version of Napoli that backed down from nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMertens, a goal-scoring machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eDries Mertens\u003c\/strong\u003e finished as the club's top scorer with an astonishing total, repositioned as a striker by Sarri in a tactical stroke of genius that became a case study. The little Belgian tormented opposing defenses and entered a new dimension — this Kappa away kit bears witness to that transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e86 points and a historic third place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThird with 86 points, the 2016-17 Napoli laid the groundwork for an ambitious project that would culminate the following season with a fierce battle for the Scudetto. This result was not insignificant: it was confirmation that \u003cstrong\u003eSarri and his men\u003c\/strong\u003e had raised the club's level to an unprecedented height since the Maradona years.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced copy sold in big sports stores. It's a piece manufactured at the time, under the same conditions as those worn by players or sold in official club shops — Kappa's manufacturing technologies from 2016, the sponsor prints from that era, the original labels. All of this is irreplaceable and impossible to reproduce identically today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly remarkable for a shirt that is eight years old. The Leté sponsor is present and legible, without significant peeling. The seams are holding strong. This is exactly what you're looking for when you want a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Napoli Kappa collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e that looks great in a display case or can be worn without hesitation on match night.\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;\"\u003eVintage shirts from the 2010s, and especially \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e productions, are cut with a slimmer fit than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage size S\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to an XS or a tight S according to modern body types. Don't use your usual size as an automatic reference — that would be a classic mistake for a beginner collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt (available on the product sheet or upon request). A shirt that pulls at the shoulders or gapes at the back ruins all the fun — and stays in the closet. Take two minutes to check, you won't regret it.\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\u003e2016-17 Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e marked the beginning of a golden era that left its mark. Sarri, Mertens, Insigne, Hamšík — a generation that restored Neapolitan football to its former glory and remains etched in the memory of Italian football lovers. Owning the \u003cstrong\u003eKappa away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e from this precise season means acquiring a piece of that adventure, a time capsule of the conquering Napoli. These pieces are becoming rare on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro Serie A shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market — serious collectors have understood this well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there aren't many in this state. The majority of shirts from that era still circulating have taken a beating: peeled sponsor, pilling fabric, fading markings. This one stands out. For a demanding collector who doesn't compromise on quality, it's exactly the kind of piece you regret letting slip away.\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 football kits\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 love Sarri's Napoli, unashamed attacking football, and vintage pieces in impeccable condition, this shirt has your name on it — it's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napoli","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53976946770195,"sku":"335703","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-NAPOLI-SHIRT-S-335703_1.jpg?v=1775188049","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-napoli-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}