{"product_id":"2017-18-basel-shir","title":"FC Basel 2017-18 Home Shirt Adidas Novartis vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Basel 2017-18 Adidas Home Jersey — Novartis, Champions League, and the Strength of an Extraordinary Swiss Club\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2017-2018 season, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel\u003c\/strong\u003e once again competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage — a rare level of consistency for a Swiss club. This \u003cstrong\u003eNovartis-sponsored Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the locker rooms of \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Jakob-Park\u003c\/strong\u003e during one of the most intense seasons in the recent history of the Rhine club.\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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Basel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVARTIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOT — 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 2017-2018, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel\u003c\/strong\u003e was a monument of Swiss football in full display of strength. The Basel club had a season of two speeds, seeking to confirm its dominance in the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e while fighting memorable battles on the European stage. This was a pivotal era, that of a club that had learned to live with big European Cup nights as a matter of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eMohamed Elyounoussi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Norwegian winger of Moroccan origin with dazzling talent, and \u003cstrong\u003eDimitri Oberlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, an explosive striker with formidable speed, embodied this Basel generation capable of hurting any European defense. The midfield relied on the reliability of \u003cstrong\u003eTaulant Xhaka\u003c\/strong\u003e, Arsenal's older brother, a discreet but essential pillar of the team. This jersey represents their sweat, their dedication, their identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2017-18 Champions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaced in Group A alongside Manchester United, CSKA Moscow, and Benfica, Basel pulled off an upset by beating Manchester United at St. Jakob-Park. A night that still resonates throughout Switzerland and a reminder that Basel is never there just to make up the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimitri Oberlin against the Mancunians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn that November night in 2017, \u003cstrong\u003eDimitri Oberlin\u003c\/strong\u003e scored the winning goal against Manchester United, entering the club's legend in a few seconds of pure speed. The kind of goal that goes around the world and adds extra value to everything bearing the Basel crest that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominance in the Swiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomestically, Basel continued to set the pace in the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining constant pressure on its local opponents. This jersey was worn in dozens of championship matches where the club displayed its superiority with metronomic regularity.\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 a different planet compared to a store-bought replica. The cut, the materials, the finishes — everything is different. A match-worn or player-issue authentic is designed for real athletic performance, with technical Adidas fabrics that breathe and move differently. Holding a true authentic in your hands, you immediately feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a few small pulls and a slight spot — that's what we call the \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic wear\u003c\/strong\u003e of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a defect. These small marks of time are proof that this jersey has lived, that it hasn't spent its years in plastic in a drawer. For a serious collector, this is often more interesting than an overly perfect jersey about which nothing is known.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are generally cut more fitted than the modern cuts we are used to today. A vintage M can easily correspond to a current S or XS depending on your body shape. Not taking this into account is the best way to end up with a jersey that doesn't fit your shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure the chest circumference of a jersey you wear regularly. Then compare with the exact measurements available in the product sheet. This two-minute effort can save you a lot of disappointment — and returns on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e are always a hassle for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel 2017-18 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a highly symbolic season for the Swiss club — that of a victory against Manchester United in the Champions League, a generation of talented players, and a respected European club status. This type of jersey, corresponding to such an identifiable and memorable season, is exactly what \u003cstrong\u003efootball jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e look for: an item with a solid history behind it, not a generic jersey from a forgettable season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in an 8\/10 condition with only a few minor flaws, there aren't many circulating in this condition. Most jerseys from that era that have been worn are much more damaged, or they are replicas of no interest to a true collector. This one is the right compromise: \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, iconic season, serious condition. This kind of opportunity doesn't last long on the market.\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_Basel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Basel - 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've read this far, you already know this jersey belongs in your collection — don't delay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Basel","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54013475979539,"sku":"333370","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-BASEL-SHIR-M-BOYS-333370_1.jpg?v=1775532729","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-basel-shir","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}