{"product_id":"2016-17-rb-leipzig-burke-shirt","title":"RB Leipzig Home Nike 2016-17 Burke Vintage Jersey 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRB Leipzig 2016-17 – The jersey from the season that changed everything, with Burke's name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRB Leipzig\u003c\/strong\u003e made its Bundesliga debut and smashed all expectations. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey with Burke's name\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies that: the sudden emergence of a new club in the German elite, with all the energy and controversy that came with it.\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 RB Leipzig\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RED BULL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\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 RB Leipzig\u003c\/strong\u003e season in the Bundesliga was an earthquake. The club, founded in 2009 and propelled by millions from \u003cstrong\u003eRed Bull\u003c\/strong\u003e, entered the German elite and immediately finished second in the league, behind Bayern Munich. No one had anticipated such a performance from a promoted team, yet it happened. This jersey is physical proof that this season truly occurred, that it wasn't a collective dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eUnder the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eRalph Hasenhüttl\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Austrian coach who imposed intense pressing and vertical football, Leipzig made Bundesliga giants suffer throughout the season. Players like the already brilliant \u003cstrong\u003eTimo Werner\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEmil Forsberg\u003c\/strong\u003e delighting from the left wing, and \u003cstrong\u003eNaby Keïta\u003c\/strong\u003e, an impressive midfielder recruited from Salzburg, built a clear and exciting playing identity. This jersey is theirs. The one that was in full swing for nine months of competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first Bundesliga matchday – August 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeipzig entered the big league against Hoffenheim and sent a clear message from the very first matchday. The Zentralstadion – renamed Red Bull Arena – experienced its first Bundesliga thrills, and German football understood that this club wasn't there just to make up the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the Champions League – Spring 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy finishing second in the Bundesliga, Leipzig directly qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage in its very first season in the top flight. A resounding feat, unprecedented for a German promoted team at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOli Burke – the name that makes this jersey unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOliver Burke\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Scottish international recruited in summer 2016 from Nottingham Forest, brought his speed and power to Leipzig's right wing. His time was brief but intense, and his name on this jersey makes it a particularly sought-after item by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic player jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 is not the same as a replica sold in an official store. The authentic version is the technical cut worn by players or distributed to club insiders: finer fabric, more precise finishes, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNike Dri-FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e technology of the time designed for actual on-field performance. You can feel the difference in your hands.\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 exceptional for a jersey that is now almost ten years old. No visible discoloration, no holes, no peeling nameset. It has reached us in a state that commands respect, and that's rare for a jersey of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike sizes from 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e still followed cuts relatively close to European standards, but caution is advised. An XXL from that era might correspond to a modern L or XL depending on brands and body types. The technical cut of match jerseys is generally more fitted than a supporter version from the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, grab a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available, or contact us directly – we're here for that. It's better to take thirty seconds to measure than to receive something that doesn't fit.\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\u003eRB Leipzig 2016-17 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that documents a pivotal moment in German and European football. The debate surrounding the Red Bull model – is it a real football club or a marketing operation? – generated a lot of discussion, but on the field, the results were undeniable. Owning this jersey means holding in your hands proof of an extraordinary season, that of a promoted team that almost overturned everything. And with the \u003cstrong\u003eOliver Burke\u003c\/strong\u003e name, it's even more specific: a player, a short window, a club taking off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition and size XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is rare. Large sizes in such clean condition quickly disappear from the market for \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not many have lasted almost a decade in this state. If you let it go, don't expect to find it again in two weeks at the same price, or at any price.\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\/RB_Leipzig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRB Leipzig - 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;\"\u003eIf Leipzig's 2016-17 season left an impression on you, or if you collect jerseys from players with short but intense stories, this one is for you. 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