{"product_id":"2016-17-st-pauli-matze-shirt","title":"FC St. Pauli Away Shirt 2016-17 Under Armour vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC St. Pauli Away Kit 2016-17 Under Armour — The \"Matze\", a Millerntor authentic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eFC St. Pauli\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with this \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour away kit sponsored by Congstar\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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 FC St. Pauli\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under Armour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CONGSTAR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: CONGSTAR — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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\u003eFC St. Pauli\u003c\/strong\u003e played another season in the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman second division\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eanti-fascist, punk, counter-cultural\u003c\/strong\u003e club, whose Totenkopf — the skull — has become one of the most recognizable symbols of alternative football worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the squad revolved around players like \u003cstrong\u003eFlorian Kringe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true symbol of club loyalty, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Flum\u003c\/strong\u003e, who brought experience to the midfield. Coach \u003cstrong\u003eOlaf Janßen\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Kauczinski\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the season's episodes, sought to build a compact block capable of competing in a very tough 2. Bundesliga. The \u003cstrong\u003eMillerntor-Stadion\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of Germany's most electrifying atmospheres, with every home match turning into a neighborhood festival.\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\u003eUnder Armour takes the helm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 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 \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e illustrates this unusual partnership — an American performance sports brand serving a decidedly unconventional European club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCongstar, the sponsor that sticks with the club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eCongstar\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Matze\" flocking — a story within the jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jersey bears the nickname \u003cstrong\u003e\"Matze\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/strong\u003e in any collection.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCongstar\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor remains legible and well-attached, a sign that the jersey has been properly maintained.\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\u003eVintage sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a tape measure and measure your \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eback length\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eFC St. Pauli\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour jerseys from the 2014-2019 era\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eGerman football\u003c\/strong\u003e enthusiast.\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\/FC_St._Pauli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC St. Pauli - 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC St. Pauli","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008992268563,"sku":"335187","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-ST-PAULI-MATZE-SHIRT-XL-335187_4.jpg?v=1775352552","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-st-pauli-matze-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}