RB Leipzig Home Jersey 2016-17 Nike Selke Vintage Collector

RB Leipzig 2016-17: The Nike Jersey from the Craziest Season in Their History

The 2016-17 season was when RB Leipzig literally exploded onto the Bundesliga scene, catching the whole world by surprise. A newly promoted club, expected to just make up the numbers, finished second in the German championship and qualified for the Champions League in their very first year in the top flight. This Nike home jersey with Selke's name is a living testament to that epic journey.

Jersey Details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: RB Leipzig
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Nike
Sponsor: RED BULL
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What This Jersey Represents

In 2016, RB Leipzig was promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time in its short history — the club was only founded in 2009. Nobody expected these guys to reach the top. Yet, in their first season in the German elite, they finished runners-up behind Bayern Munich, ahead of Hoffenheim and Hertha Berlin. It was absolutely incredible, and this jersey is direct proof of that.

The Red Bull project is often criticized, mocked, and challenged — but on the pitch in 2016-17, no one was laughing. Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl, with his ideas of intense pressing and vertical play, built something magnetic. A cohesive, intense team that brought the Bundesliga to its knees for eight months.

Moments Etched in This Jersey

The Revelation of Timo Werner
It was in this jersey that Timo Werner established himself as one of European football's great prospects, scoring 21 goals across all competitions. A decisive contribution to Leipzig's dynamic that season.

Emil Forsberg, the Swedish Electrician
Emil Forsberg was voted Bundesliga's best player by his peers at the end of the 2016-17 season — pure class. His assists and moments of genius made Leipzig dependent on his creativity throughout the campaign.

Davie Selke, the Striker Whose Name Adorns It
This jersey bears the name of Davie Selke, a striker who came through the Werder Bremen academy and was part of the Leipzig squad that season. Before joining Hertha Berlin in the summer of 2017, he contributed to the collective effort of a team that was writing its history at lightning speed.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not just a mass-produced souvenir. It's a real piece, manufactured to be worn on the pitch or by real supporters at the time — with the finishes, materials, and technical details of that era. We're not talking about lightweight replicas sold in hypermarkets; we're talking about match-worn grade or high-end supporter jerseys from that season.

This one is rated 8/10, with small fabric pulls that prove it has lived — like any good football jersey. It's not a defect; it's a signature. A jersey that's too perfect smells like a closet. This one smells like a match.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Nike jerseys from the 2010s fit differently than modern cuts. A size M from that era often corresponds to what would now be called a fitted S or a slim M. The cuts were more tailored, less oversized, designed for the athletic silhouette of the time.

Before ordering, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and the shoulder width of a reference jersey you own. Then compare it with the actual dimensions of this jersey — available on the product sheet. This is the only way to be 100% sure without having it in hand.

Why Have It in Your Collection

This RB Leipzig 2016-17 jersey represents something rare: year zero for a club in the Bundesliga, the foundational season that changed everything. Clubs that immediately claim a spot in the top 2 of the German championship in their first season in the elite don't come around often. It's a piece of contemporary German football history, and items from this period are seriously starting to become scarce in the collector's jersey market.

And with a Selke name set, you're getting something even more specific — not a generic jersey, but a named piece from a player who was part of that historic group. At 8/10 with minor pulls, it's honestly one of the best conditions you'll find for a jersey from that season, which is now several years old. There aren't many in this condition on the market, believe me from experience.

To Learn More

• RB Leipzig - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

A jersey with a name set, a historic season, a club that shook up the established order — if you're a fan of German football or rare items that tell a true story, you know what you have to do.