PSV Eindhoven 2016-17 Umbro Guardado Home vintage shirt

PSV Eindhoven 2016-17 Umbro Jersey — Guardado printing, a legendary midfielder in Eindhoven

2016-17 season, PSV Eindhoven, Umbro in charge of the kit. On this authentic home jersey, a printing that directly echoes one of the most respected Eredivisie players of that era: Andrés Guardado, the Mexican captain who wore the armband, the legs, and the soul of this club for years. A piece of PSV's recent history, in size S, in a rare condition.

Jersey details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: PSV Eindhoven
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Umbro
Printing: Guardado
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE USED PRINTINGS — authentic and slight wear of the printings, typical of a vintage jersey worn with respect

What this jersey represents

In 2016-17, PSV Eindhoven remained one of the major forces in the Eredivisie. The Dutch club had just won the championship in 2015-16 and approached the season with a solid, experienced team, driven by a locker room of strong-willed players. This was the golden period of the partnership between Umbro and PSV, a collaboration that produced easily recognizable kits. The 2016-17 home jersey is one of those outfits that Philips Stadion supporters remember — sober in design, powerful in what it embodies.

On the field, a generation of very high-level players represented the Rood-Witten. Andrés Guardado, Mexican midfielder and true leader of the Eindhoven game, was then at the peak of his European form. Alongside him, profiles like Gastón Pereiro, Bart Ramselaar, and Steven Bergwijn, then emerging, gave this team a mix of experience and explosive youth. The Philips Stadion experienced intense evenings, both in the league and on the European stage.

Moments etched in this jersey

Guardado, the Mexican general of Eindhoven
Andrés Guardado joined PSV in 2014 and quickly became one of the most influential players in the Eredivisie. With this jersey printed with his name, you wear the legacy of a midfielder who played more than 100 matches in a PSV jersey — a rarity for a foreign player at this club.

The return to the European stage
In 2016-17, PSV returned to the Champions League after a significant previous season. Playing in the Champions League group stage in this Umbro jersey means experiencing nights under the European spotlight against the continent's major clubs. A context that gives a particular significance to each piece of this collection.

Umbro and PSV: a significant partnership
The collaboration between Umbro and PSV Eindhoven in the 2010s is one of the most appreciated kit-club associations by collectors of vintage Dutch football jerseys. The designs from this period have a strong graphic identity, far from the over-designed kits of other brands — this is precisely what makes them sought after today.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is fundamentally different from a store replica. It's the version worn or close to that worn by the players — the cut, the finishes, the inner labels, everything is of a superior level. In the case of a jersey printed with the name of a real player like Guardado, we're talking about a piece that goes beyond a simple souvenir: it's a collector's item with its own identity.

This one is rated 8/10, with a condition described as LITTLE USED PRINTINGS — meaning that the printing and inscriptions show very slight wear due to use, nothing prohibitive. The fabric itself is in excellent condition. This is exactly what you expect from an authentic jersey that has lived: not fresh out of the plastic, but not massacred either.

Vintage size guide

The golden rule with vintage jerseys: period sizes do not correspond to current standards. A Small (S) from 2016-17 generally fits narrower and shorter than a modern S. The cuts of that era, especially from Umbro, were designed to be close-fitting — that was the style of the time, but it requires checking your measurements before clicking "Add to cart."

Before buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. Generally, an Umbro S from this generation corresponds to a chest of about 96-100 cm. If you are between two sizes, it's better to anticipate the fitted cut and opt for the size above — a jersey that's too tight isn't worn, it's stored.

Why have it in your collection

The PSV Eindhoven home jersey 2016-17 Umbro with Guardado printing ticks all the boxes for a serious collector. First, it's a kit from a pivotal era for the club — reigning champions, return to the Champions League, high-level squad. Then, the name Guardado is not just any name: he's a living legend of Mexican football, a player who represented El Tri in multiple World Cups and left a lasting mark in the Eredivisie. Printings of real and recognized players are sought after.

And there aren't many in this condition. An authentic vintage jersey rated 8/10, with only slight wear to the printings, is rarer than you might think. Most pieces of this generation circulating on the market are either too worn or replicas. This one is the original, with history but not damaged. The kind of item that increases in value over time, especially with such an iconic printing.

To go further

• PSV Eindhoven — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• UEFA — European Football

If you are a fan of PSV, Dutch football, or simply a Mexican midfielder who gave his all in this jersey, this piece deserves a place in your display case. It's up to you to decide if the Guardado printing belongs in your collection — but don't delay too long.