FC St. Pauli Away Shirt 2016-17 Under Armour vintage 9/10

FC St. Pauli Away Kit 2016-17 Under Armour — The "Matze", a Millerntor authentic

In 2016-17, FC St. Pauli played in the 2. Bundesliga with this Under Armour away kit sponsored by Congstar — and this specific model bears the nickname "Matze", flocked for a player or a club-related character. A field kit, not a display item, with all the character and authenticity that implies.

Kit details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: FC St. Pauli
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Under Armour
Sponsor: CONGSTAR
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: CONGSTAR — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

In 2016-17, FC St. Pauli played another season in the German second division, where the club has lived for several years in a kind of permanent in-between — too good for the 3. Liga, always seeking the solidity needed to establish itself permanently in the Bundesliga. The club from the Hamburg district of St. Pauli is a unique institution in world football: an anti-fascist, punk, counter-cultural club, whose Totenkopf — the skull — has become one of the most recognizable symbols of alternative football worldwide.

That season, the squad revolved around players like Florian Kringe, a true symbol of club loyalty, and Johannes Flum, who brought experience to the midfield. Coach Olaf Janßen, then Markus Kauczinski depending on the season's episodes, sought to build a compact block capable of competing in a very tough 2. Bundesliga. The Millerntor-Stadion remains one of Germany's most electrifying atmospheres, with every home match turning into a neighborhood festival.

Moments etched in this jersey

Under Armour takes the helm
Since their arrival as FC St. Pauli's official kit supplier, Under Armour has provided jerseys that stand out from the classic productions of industry giants. This 2016-17 away kit illustrates this unusual partnership — an American performance sports brand serving a decidedly unconventional European club.

Congstar, the sponsor that sticks with the club
The sponsor Congstar, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom specializing in mobile telephony, was then a recurring partner of FC St. Pauli. This type of regional and accessible sponsor fits perfectly with the club's popular and anti-corporate identity — no luxury multinational on this chest.

The "Matze" flocking — a story within the jersey
This jersey bears the nickname "Matze", which immediately gives it a different status from a simple stock jersey. Whether it's an academy player, a staff member, or a fan who had their nickname flocked, this personalization makes it a one-of-a-kind piece in any collection.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is the model designed to be worn on the field or distributed to players and staff — technical cut, performance fabrics, period interior labels. It is not the general public version sold in official stores with lighter finishes. When you hold an authentic in your hands, you immediately feel it: the material, the cut, the manufacturing details speak for themselves.

This one is in 9/10 condition, which is frankly excellent for a jersey from this period. At this level, we are talking about a copy that has lived — potentially worn, washed, used — but maintains remarkable visual integrity. The Congstar sponsor remains legible and well-attached, a sign that the jersey has been properly maintained.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage sizes from the 2010s follow more fitted cuts than current modern football standards. A vintage Under Armour XL can easily correspond to a current L depending on your body shape and the brand you are used to. Never rely solely on the label to decide — the performance cuts of that era were designed to fit snugly, not to float.

Before confirming your order, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and the back length of your current jersey. Compare with the flat measurements of the product available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and with a jersey as clean as this one, you want to be sure it fits you perfectly.

Why have it in your collection

FC St. Pauli is one of the most collected clubs in the world outside of Europe's big ones — not for its titles, but for what it represents culturally. The Under Armour jerseys from the 2014-2019 era now constitute a pivotal period in the club's clothing history, and they are becoming increasingly rare in good condition on the secondary market. An away jersey flocked with a personal nickname is even harder to find.

In 9/10 condition, this "Matze" jersey is at the top of what can be found for this season. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most authentic jerseys from this period that have circulated show signs of use. This one is still here, clean, dignified, ready to join a serious collection or a wardrobe of a true German football enthusiast.

To go further

• FC St. Pauli - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

If you're looking for a jersey with depth, a story, an identity that goes far beyond the field, the 2016-17 "Matze" of FC St. Pauli ticks all the boxes — go for it before it disappears.