Southampton Home Shirt 2016-17 Under Armour Virgin Media

Southampton 2016-17 Under Armour Jersey — The Virgin Media Era at St Mary's

In 2016-17, Southampton FC played a Premier League season as an ambitious club, well-established in the English elite, with a squad built to challenge the top teams. This Under Armour home jersey emblazoned with Virgin Media perfectly encapsulates that pivotal era for the Saints — one of recent great European performances and a solid project led by the St Mary's management.

Jersey Details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Southampton FC
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Under Armour
Sponsor: Virgin Media
Condition: 8/10
Condition Details: LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What This Jersey Represents

The 2016-17 Southampton season is part of a prosperous period for the Hampshire coastal club. Under the leadership of Claude Puel at the start of the season, and then Mauricio Pellegrino, the Saints continued to assert themselves as a serious team in the Premier League, difficult to maneuver at home at St Mary's. This was a period where Southampton embodied what a well-managed club could achieve without the resources of the league's giants.

On the pitch, Southampton fans could count on high-quality players. Virgil van Dijk, before his sensational move to Liverpool, was still there to shore up the defense. Dušan Tadić brought his technique and creativity on the left flank, while Nathan Redmond gave opposing full-backs a tough time. And then there was Charlie Austin, the direct goalscorer, who loved to score against big teams when they came to Hampshire.

Moments Etched in This Jersey

The League Cup, All the Way to the Final — Wembley 2017
That season, Southampton had an exceptional run in the EFL Cup, reaching the final at Wembley against Manchester United. An adventure that electrified the entire city of Southampton and reminded everyone that the Saints could still dream of trophies in England.

Van Dijk, The Rock Before the Big Move
In 2016-17, Virgil van Dijk played his final months in a Southampton jersey before becoming one of the most expensive and influential defenders in Premier League history. This jersey captures his last full season with the Saints — that matters for a collector.

Under Armour, a Unique Partnership in the Club's History
The American brand Under Armour is not the most represented in collections of vintage Premier League jerseys. Its time at Southampton was short and clearly identifiable, making it a unique collector's item today for connoisseurs.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic jersey is a piece that has lived — manufactured at a specific period, worn in a real context, with the textile technologies and finishes that exactly match what the players wore during matches. It is not a re-issue, not an imitation: it is the original, with all the emotional weight that implies for a true fan.

This Southampton Under Armour 2016-17 jersey is rated 8/10 with some LITTLE SPOTS. Nothing dramatic — it's precisely these microscopic imperfections that prove this jersey has a history. It didn't come out of a vacuum-sealed warehouse; it belonged to someone who loved this club. And no replica can claim that.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage jersey sizes do not correspond to current standards. Generally, a vintage M fits more like a modern S or S/M, depending on body type. Cuts from the 2010s-2020s remain relatively fitted compared to today's jerseys, but it's always best to check before ordering, especially for a collector's item.

Before buying, take a jersey you wear regularly and measure the flat width at the armpits, as well as the total length from the collar to the bottom of the jersey. Compare these measurements with the product's if available, or contact us directly — we're here to help you get the right size for a piece like this.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The collector's Southampton Under Armour jersey is a rare box to tick. The collaboration between Southampton and Under Armour was relatively short-lived, meaning that pieces produced under this partnership are scarcer on the secondary market than those from the club's historic major kit manufacturers. For a Premier League jersey collector, it's precisely this kind of detail that makes a difference in the long run.

In addition to the rarity of the kit manufacturer, this jersey represents a pivotal season — the last with Van Dijk, a League Cup run to the final, and a Southampton team playing ambitious football. At 8/10, with just a few small spots, it's a piece that still presents very well. There aren't many in this condition on the market, and those that exist won't stay around long.

To Learn More

• Southampton — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Kit History
• UEFA — European Football

If you're looking for a jersey that tells a true story of English football, with a rare kit manufacturer and a season that mattered for the Saints, this one ticks all the boxes. Your move.