{"product_id":"2016-17-ssc-napoli-goalkeeper-longsleeve","title":"Napoli Goalkeeper Jersey 2016-17 Kappa Long Sleeve Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNapoli Goalkeeper Jersey 2016-17 Kappa — Long Sleeves, 100% Authentic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season, \u003cstrong\u003eSSC Napoli under Maurizio Sarri\u003c\/strong\u003e, an offensive and total football that made all of Serie A tremble. While the attackers stole the show, someone had to keep the nets clean — and this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Kappa goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct, authentic evidence of that, worn on the field. That's what you're holding in your hands.\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 SSC Napoli\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — Long Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e LETE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE SPOTS — a few slight marks, 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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eNapoli played perhaps the most beautiful football in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maurizio Sarri was building something rare: a team capable of holding its own against Juventus over time, with intense pressing, short combinations, and an offensive mindset rarely seen south of Rome. \u003cstrong\u003eSarri's Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e had become a tactical reference throughout Europe, studied in coaching schools as a model of positional play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn goal that season, \u003cstrong\u003ePepe Reina\u003c\/strong\u003e performed with his high-level experience, the Spanish goalkeeper having played for Liverpool and Barcelona. Behind a solid defense with \u003cstrong\u003eKalidou Koulibaly\u003c\/strong\u003e who was rising to become one of the best central defenders in the world, the Neapolitan goalkeeper wore this jersey in high-tension matches — Serie A, Europa League, Coppa Italia. This is not an insignificant era in the club's history.\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\u003eNapoli challenging Juventus in Serie A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2016-17 season saw Napoli finish third in the league, but with a playing identity that commanded respect throughout Serie A. The duels against Juventus of Buffon, Higuaín (who had already left for Napoli), and Dybala were clashes of incredible intensity, and the Neapolitan goalkeeper found himself in the eye of the storm every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Europa League, this season's European stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNapoli competed in the \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e and had a solid run that kept the club in the continental spotlight. Those European match nights under the floodlights of the San Paolo are exactly the context in which this long-sleeved goalkeeper jersey could have been worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kappa partnership: a strong textile identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKappa and Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's an association that has produced some of the most identifiable kits in modern Italian football. The cut of the goalkeeper jerseys from this period, with their long sleeves and specific technical construction, has become a reference for \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of vintage Serie A jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's no coincidence that these pieces sell quickly on the secondary market.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the version actually worn — or designed to be worn — on the field. The cut is different from a replica sold in stores: more fitted, more technical finishes, materials designed for physical effort. On a goalkeeper jersey like this one, the technical aspect is even more visible: reinforced construction at the elbows, breathable fabric on contact areas, nothing like what was found in mainstream stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe one you have in front of you is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 with slight small spots\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Little Spots\") — which, in the world of vintage football, is a very honest and sought-after condition. These are not disqualifying defects; it's the \u003cstrong\u003epatina of time\u003c\/strong\u003e, proof that this jersey has a story, that it didn't come out of a plastic-wrapped box. Purists appreciate that.\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 jerseys systematically run smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than modern equivalents. A 2016-17 Kappa L often corresponds to a current M, depending on contemporary brands. The cuts of that era were not designed to be worn loose or oversized — it's a football cut, close to the body, functional. Never rely solely on the size label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure two key points: \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e (under the armpits, adding 4 to 6 cm for comfort, depending on your preference) and \u003cstrong\u003eback length\u003c\/strong\u003e (neck to lower back). Then compare with the exact measurements indicated in the product description. Five minutes of precaution to avoid disappointment — exchanges on vintage items are complicated.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are structurally rarer than outfield player jerseys — they are produced in smaller quantities, sold less to the general public, and therefore less available on the resale market. A \u003cstrong\u003eNapoli Kappa 2016-17 long-sleeved goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that represents a pivotal era for the Neapolitan club, the one that directly preceded the near-Scudetto seasons. The symbolic and collector value is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 9\/10 with only slight minor marks, this is a condition you rarely find on this type of specific jersey. \u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many in this condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for a goalkeeper piece from that era. The vast majority of worn jerseys from this period circulating today are either in much poorer condition or simply unobtainable. When the opportunity arises, you seize it.\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\/SSC_Napoli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNapoli - 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.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A - Official Site\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 long-sleeved Napoli goalkeeper jersey from Sarri's era, by Kappa, in this condition — if you know what it is, you already know what you're doing. If you're still hesitant, read from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napoli","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976947196179,"sku":"314830","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-SSC-NAPOLI-GOALKEEPER-LONGSLEEVE-L-314830_1.jpg?v=1775188051","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-ssc-napoli-goalkeeper-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}