{"product_id":"2016-17-tsg-hoffenheim-amiri-shirt","title":"Hoffenheim Home Jersey Lotto 2016-17 Amiri vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHoffenheim 2016-17 Lotto Kit — A Season of Superlatives, with Amiri on the Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eTSG 1899 Hoffenheim\u003c\/strong\u003e didn't just have a decent season — they clinched a \u003cstrong\u003e4th place finish in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and qualified for the Europa League for the first time in their history, under the guidance of a certain Julian Nagelsmann, who was only 28 at the time. This \u003cstrong\u003eLotto home kit sponsored by SAP\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eAmiri's\u003c\/strong\u003e name on the back, perfectly encapsulates that era: a club truly transforming and reaching new heights.\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 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amiri\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAP sponsor intact — authentic, controlled wear of a vintage worn kit, not one that has sat unused under glass\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this Kit Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season is quite simply when \u003cstrong\u003eHoffenheim went from a pleasant underdog to a serious Bundesliga club\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nagelsmann, who arrived in a crisis mid-season the year before to save the club from relegation, had had time to implement his ideas. And in 2016-17, we saw the results: an offensive, ambitious style of play, built to last. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eSAP\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German tech company established in the region for years, perfectly symbolizes this atypical club — rooted in its territory, conceived differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eMark Uth\u003c\/strong\u003e was scoring goals, \u003cstrong\u003eSandro Wagner\u003c\/strong\u003e was firing them in up front, and in midfield, a young local talent began to make a name for himself: \u003cstrong\u003eNadiem Amiri\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born in Heidelberg, developed at the club, he embodies everything Hoffenheim wanted to represent — local talent, developed internally, striving for the top. Having his name on the back of this specific kit makes it a collector's item in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into this Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Europa League Qualification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHoffenheim finished 4th in the Bundesliga in 2016-17 — their best performance since joining the top flight in 2007. It was the first time the club qualified for a European competition, and this Lotto kit was on the players' backs throughout that incredible race for the top 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagelsmann, the Prodigy Who Changed Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 28, Julian Nagelsmann was already the talk of Germany. His filmed tactical sessions, his audacious rotations, his game choices — all of this was happening while these kits were on the pitch. Wearing this \u003cstrong\u003evintage 2016-17 Hoffenheim kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is like wearing a piece of the legend of one of the most closely watched coaches of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmiri, the Homegrown Talent Growing Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNadiem Amiri was only 19-20 during that season, but he was already establishing himself as a credible starter in an ambitious squad. His profile — a technical midfielder, left-footed, with a knack for dribbling — stood out in a Hoffenheim team built to play fast and well. Watching him develop under Nagelsmann was like watching a player and a club evolve simultaneously.\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 kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a store souvenir taken out of its plastic packaging. It's a match-worn or player-issue kit — period-specific technical fabrics, heat-pressed or stitched printing according to the season's standards, finishes different from replicas sold to supporters. On a \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Lotto kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find the exact cut, materials, and badges that the players wore or that were sold as player versions at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is excellent for a kit of this age. The SAP sponsor is legible and intact, the Amiri printing is present, without noticeable fraying. A kit that has lived, but hasn't suffered. This is exactly the level of condition one looks for when building a serious collection.\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 kits fit differently than modern kits\u003c\/strong\u003e — and this is an almost universal rule, Lotto included. Cuts from the 2010-2017 era are generally more fitted, shorter, and have narrower shoulders than what we see today with \"relaxed fit\" cuts. A vintage M might correspond to a modern S depending on your body type.\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. Compare with the flat measurements of the kit if available. If you're between two sizes, go for the larger size — on a worn kit, a slightly looser fit always looks better than a kit that's too tight under the arms.\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\u003eHoffenheim kits from the Nagelsmann era\u003c\/strong\u003e are still largely undervalued in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's kit\u003c\/strong\u003e market. This club, this 2016-17 season, represents a specific chapter in recent German football history — a mid-sized club that dared to fully embrace a sporting project, youth development, and offensive play. In ten years, these kits will be significantly more sought after than today. And the Amiri print gives it an additional identity: a homegrown player, in a historic season, under a coach who would become one of Europe's best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A 9\/10 with an intact sponsor and period-correct player printing isn't the kind of item you come across every day on specialized websites. \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Lotto kits\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are rare — Lotto didn't equip dozens of clubs, and their production was more limited than giants like Nike or Adidas. Rarity + condition + historical context: the combination is there.\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\/TSG_1899_Hoffenheim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eTSG 1899 Hoffenheim — 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.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 follow German football and know what Hoffenheim built between 2016 and 2019, you know this kit doesn't need to be forced upon you — it speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoffenheim","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54009295536403,"sku":"355744","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-TSG-HOFFENHEIM-AMIRI-SHIRT-M-355744_3.jpg?v=1775361846","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-tsg-hoffenheim-amiri-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}