{"product_id":"2016-17-southampton-boufal-shirt","title":"Southampton 2016-17 Under Armour Boufal Home jersey vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSouthampton 2016-17 Under Armour Jersey – Boufal's Flair Immortalized\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016, Southampton shelled out \u003cstrong\u003eover 16 million euros\u003c\/strong\u003e to bring Sofiane Boufal from LOSC — and the kid made waves from his first weeks in the Premier League. This \u003cstrong\u003eSouthampton 2016-17 Under Armour home jersey flocked BOUFAL\u003c\/strong\u003e in size S is exactly that: a piece of Saints' history etched onto fabric, in near-new condition.\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 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season was a pivotal period for \u003cstrong\u003eSouthampton FC\u003c\/strong\u003e. The South Coast club had established itself in the mid-table of the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e with admirable consistency — far from the struggling years in the Championship. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eClaude Puel\u003c\/strong\u003e at the start of the season and then Mauricio Pellegrino, the Saints played a clean, structured, recognizable brand of football. A strong identity, patiently built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad at that time was impressive. \u003cstrong\u003eVirgil van Dijk\u003c\/strong\u003e reigned supreme in defense before joining Liverpool for a record fee for a defender. \u003cstrong\u003eDusan Tadic\u003c\/strong\u003e provided creativity on the left flank, \u003cstrong\u003eOriol Romeu\u003c\/strong\u003e intercepted balls in midfield, and \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Austin\u003c\/strong\u003e hunted for goals upfront. And then there was Boufal — the free spirit, the irrational dribbler, the one who could elevate an anonymous match by producing something no one expected.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoufal's Goal against Chelsea – October 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSofiane Boufal came on at St Mary's and scored his first Premier League goal against Chelsea, who were on their way to the title. A goal that immediately confirmed the raw potential of the Moroccan and justified every penny spent to sign him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthampton in the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Saints also participated in the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering European nights to their supporters. A competition the club had returned to thanks to its consistent league performances in previous seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour's rise as a football kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour\u003c\/strong\u003e sought to establish itself seriously in European football through its partnership with Southampton. This 2016-17 jersey is part of that short but intense window when the American brand outfitted the Saints — which now makes it a rarer item than average.\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 not a copy sold on a street corner or a mass-produced replica for tourists. It's the real model from that era — the same finishes, the same materials, the same construction as what the players wore or what fans bought in official stores during the season. Every detail matters: heat-pressed or embroidered crests, the texture of the Under Armour fabric from that time, the Virgin Media sponsor printed using the techniques of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seriously good condition. It means a jersey that has been worn without taking hits, without visible discoloration, without fraying at the seams. You can frame it or wear it on weekends — either way, it delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A size S from ten years ago often fits like an XS or a tight S today. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized, with less room in the shoulders and chest. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, grab your tape measure and measure your shoulder-to-shoulder width and chest circumference. Then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey — if you have any doubts, don't hesitate to contact us directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ewell-fitting vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately looks much better.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eBOUFAL\u003c\/strong\u003e print on an official 2016-17 Southampton jersey is already a unique piece. Boufal didn't spend ten years at Southampton — his time with the Saints was short, intense, marked by flashes of genius. Jerseys with his name from that era are far from flooding the market, and they appeal to both \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e and fans of the player who followed his career in Morocco, France, or Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePlus, Under Armour has since left European football. This partnership with Southampton belongs to a closed window — there will be no new productions, no possible re-release. There aren't many in this condition on the market, so if this jersey speaks to you, you know what to do.\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 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 - Jersey 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;\"\u003eA Southampton Under Armour jersey flocked Boufal in 9\/10 condition is the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice. 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