{"product_id":"2016-17-sevilla-shirt","title":"Sevilla Home Shirt New Balance 2016-17 Vintage - XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSevilla 2016-17 New Balance Shirt — The Season of Return to the Champions League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eSevilla FC\u003c\/strong\u003e remained one of Europe's most formidable teams — with three consecutive Europa League titles behind them, and a clear ambition for the Champions League. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage New Balance home shirt, size XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a direct witness to a pivotal season for the Andalusian club, a period when Sevilla aimed to take another step forward on the European stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 Sevilla FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season was a particular moment in \u003cstrong\u003eSevilla FC\u003c\/strong\u003e's recent history. The club had won three Europa League titles in a row (2014, 2015, 2016) and was propelled directly into the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The objective was clear: to prove that Sevilla was no longer just a Europa League team, but a serious contender at the highest European level. The club was definitively establishing itself among the elite of Spanish and continental football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench was \u003cstrong\u003eJorge Sampaoli\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in June 2016 with his reputation as a flamboyant manager built in South America. The squad included names like \u003cstrong\u003eWissam Ben Yedder\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSamir Nasri\u003c\/strong\u003e on loan, captain \u003cstrong\u003eSergio Escudero\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteven N'Zonzi\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, and \u003cstrong\u003eVicente Iborra\u003c\/strong\u003e. A team built to play hard, press high, and make any opponent uncomfortable at \u003cstrong\u003eRamón Sánchez-Pizjuán\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Return to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirectly qualified thanks to their third consecutive European title, Sevilla were drawn into a tough Champions League group against Leicester City — the reigning English champions — Juventus, and Dinamo Zagreb. Being in the same group as such giants confirmed that Sevilla had moved to another dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duel against Leicester in the Group Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFacing Claudio Ranieri's Foxes, who had achieved their incredible Premier League title just months earlier, had a special flavor. These two-legged ties between the two surprises of their respective leagues enlivened the European evenings of autumn 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Balance Era and a Strong Visual Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e had only supplied Sevilla for a few seasons, which makes this partnership rare in the club's long textile history. This shirt is therefore a short, almost confidential interlude in Sevilla FC's apparel discography — exactly the kind of piece missing from a serious collection.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a new item from a store's stock — it's a garment that has lived. The technical fabrics of the era, the cut finishes, the embroidered or flocked logos differing between a player issue and a replica: all of this can be felt by touch, seen in the stitching. A true football fan instantly recognizes the difference from a modern copy or a low-end re-edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is offered in \u003cstrong\u003econdition 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly solid for a piece from this era. A score of 8 out of 10 means a presentable shirt, without major defects, which can just as easily go on a collection hanger as be worn on match nights. The wear noted in the description simply reflects the reality of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a damaged item — it's the patina of authenticity.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage size XL jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s don't necessarily correspond to the XLs found in stores today. Cuts have evolved — manufacturers have revised sizes, lengthened bodies, widened shoulders. An XL from 2016-17 might correspond to a modern L in some brands, or fit perfectly if you wear a tightly tailored XL. There's no universal rule; each kit manufacturer had its own standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take two minutes with a tape measure. Measure the chest width of your favorite current jersey laid flat (from armpit to armpit, multiply by two), then compare with the actual dimensions of this jersey if available. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that you can't simply exchange like a mass-market item.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eSevilla FC and New Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the shortest in the club's recent history — which automatically makes it a rarity on the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most people associate Sevilla with other long-term kit manufacturers; New Balance pieces are less common in collections, therefore more sought after by those who truly know the club's history. Add to that a high-level European season, and you have all the ingredients for a piece that will gain value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. An 8\/10 for a jersey that is now almost ten years old is not common. The majority of examples from this era have been worn, washed, lost, forgotten in the back of a closet, or resold in much less flattering conditions. This one has been in good hands — and now it's looking for its place in a collection that deserves such a piece.\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\/Sevilla_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSevilla FC - 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.laliga.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLa Liga - 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 collect jerseys from clubs that made their mark in Europe in the 2010s, this Sevilla New Balance 2016-17 ticks all the boxes — and pieces in this condition never stay available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sevilla","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54005599011091,"sku":"192959","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-SEVILLA-SHIRT-XL-192959_1.jpg?v=1775179949","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-sevilla-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}