{"product_id":"2016-17-southampton-50-shirt","title":"Southampton 2016-17 Under Armour Home Vintage Jersey #50","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSouthampton 2016-17 Under Armour Jersey — The Intriguing Number 50\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season, \u003cstrong\u003eSouthampton FC\u003c\/strong\u003e under Claude Puel, a talented squad, and this \u003cstrong\u003enumber 50 flocked on an authentic Under Armour home kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare flocking that raises questions and, for that, is doubly fascinating. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Southampton jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e worn with the prominent \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Media\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a collectible piece of Premier League history.\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 Southampton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under Armour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Media\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Media sponsor present and legible — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, which gives it all its character\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season is one of those campaigns where \u003cstrong\u003eSouthampton\u003c\/strong\u003e confirmed its status as a serious and ambitious club in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Saints finished 8th in the league, which may seem modest on paper, but represents true project consistency in a brutally competitive context. Under \u003cstrong\u003eClaude Puel\u003c\/strong\u003e's leadership, the club imposed an organized, demanding game with a clear tactical identity. Saint Mary's was then one of England's best academies, and it showed in the squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, fans could count on key players like \u003cstrong\u003eVirgil van Dijk\u003c\/strong\u003e, still at Southampton before his sensational transfer to Liverpool, \u003cstrong\u003eDusan Tadic\u003c\/strong\u003e animating the attacking play, or \u003cstrong\u003eShane Long\u003c\/strong\u003e in the high press. \u003cstrong\u003eFraser Forster\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, \u003cstrong\u003eRyan Bertrand\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left flank — a team with character, that won matches and didn't let itself be walked all over. This jersey is from that generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan Dijk's defensive solidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eVirgil van Dijk\u003c\/strong\u003e was still a Saint, and he was already considered one of the best central defenders in the Premier League. Every aerial duel won, every ball carried out from defense under pressure — this jersey witnessed these sequences live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthampton in the EFL Cup — all the way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Saints reached the final of the \u003cstrong\u003e2017 EFL Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition they had never won but where they showcased their collective solidity. Reaching the final remains an achievement, especially in such a busy schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe number 50 — the collector's curiosity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA number 50 on an official match jersey is not common. This type of flocking often refers to academy youngsters called up occasionally to the first team, or players in pre-season training. It's precisely this kind of detail that makes a \u003cstrong\u003erare collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — it tells a discreet, but real story.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece designed to be worn on a pitch, not to be sold in general retail stores. The finishes are different: breathable technical fabrics, reinforced seams, a cut tailored to a professional footballer's physique. Here, we're looking at an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Under Armour\u003c\/strong\u003e — a brand that had seriously invested in the technicality of its equipment at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly solid for an authentic of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Media\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is present, intact, and legible. The light wear is that of a jersey that has lived — and that's exactly what you look for when serious vintage hunting. A 10\/10 in blister packaging doesn't have the same soul.\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\u003eAuthentic vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are tailored for professional footballers — fitted cut, short length, narrow shoulders. A size S from 2016-17 does not correspond to a modern big box store S. Generally, you need to go down one size from what you usually wear, sometimes two depending on your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference flat, compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available, and aim for a slightly larger fit rather than too tight. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey that's too tight\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece you admire hanging on the wall. A jersey that fits you is a piece you wear proudly to the stadium or around town.\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\u003eSouthampton and Under Armour\u003c\/strong\u003e lasted from 2014 to 2020 — a pivotal period in the club's recent history. Jerseys from this era are becoming seriously scarce on the market, especially authentic ones with flocking. And a \u003cstrong\u003eflocked number 50\u003c\/strong\u003e is a curiosity you won't find in every collection — it's the kind of detail that gets people talking when you pull out the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is top-tier for an authentic that has been used. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most pieces from this generation haven't been spared, between training, matches, and repeated washes. This one has held up, and that matters immensely for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that still looks great.\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\/Southampton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSouthampton F.C. — 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 jerseys\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're building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003e2010s Premier League memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Southampton 2016-17 jersey clearly belongs in it — the number 50 is not to be passed up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southampton","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010316292371,"sku":"239406","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-SOUTHAMPTON-50-SHIRT-S-239406_1.jpg?v=1775445442","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-southampton-50-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}