FC Porto Home Shirt 2017-18 New Balance Vintage Collector

FC Porto 2017-18 New Balance Jersey – The Dragon Roars in the Champions League

The 2017-2018 FC Porto season was that of a club regaining its footing in Europe after a few years in the shadow of the giants. This New Balance home jersey, emblazoned with the sponsor MEO, perfectly embodies this period of revival: an ambitious, fiery Porto, with an Estádio do Dragão roaring on every big night. A compact, authentic size L Boys jersey, rated 8/10 – it has lived.

Jersey details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: FC Porto
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: New Balance
Sponsor: MEO
Size: L Boys
Condition: 8/10
State: PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

The 2017-18 FC Porto was a club that never truly abandoned its ambitions despite the dominance of the Benfica-Sporting duo on the national stage. Under the guidance of Sérgio Conceição, who arrived mid-season and was already transforming the locker room, the Dragons rediscovered a vertical, intense, and identity-driven style of play. The 2017-18 New Balance home jersey is therefore much more than a match kit – it's the symbol of a tactical and mental revival at the Dragão.

On the pitch, this team could count on players who would quickly make a name for themselves far beyond Portugal's borders. Otávio excelled in midfield, Moussa Marega battered opposing defenses with his power, and Héctor Herrera provided the backbone in the middle. In attack, Adrián López and Vincent Aboubakar brought their penetrating runs. It was a team built to suffer together and strike quickly – Porto's football in its purest form.

Moments etched in this jersey

The 2017-18 Primeira Liga title
Porto ended a five-year league drought by winning the Primeira Liga that season. A title won with conviction, restoring the club to its natural place at the top of Portuguese football.

The Champions League campaign
In the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League, Porto qualified for the round of 16 from a tough group. This return to the big European stage is exactly the period that this jersey embodies – a Porto wanting to reconnect with its great continental nights.

The Portuguese Cup in sight
Porto achieved a league and cup double this season, confirming that the Sérgio Conceição project was not a flash in the pan. This collector's home jersey is therefore that of a doubly historic season for the Dragons' supporters.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that has passed through official channels – made to be worn, not to be hung in a store under cellophane. The finishes are different, the interior labels tell their own story, and the cut reflects the standards of the era. It's not a replica from a printer; it's the real deal.

This one is rated 8/10 with PULLS condition, which means small fabric bobbles due to normal friction – the signature of a jersey that has been worn, washed, and lived in. No holes, no tears, no major degradation. For a vintage FC Porto jersey of this generation, it's a completely honest and acceptable condition. Authenticity has a price, and that price is called pulls.

Vintage sizing guide

Be aware of the golden rule of vintage jerseys: old sizes are consistently smaller than current standards. A 2017-18 L Boys does not correspond to a modern adult L – it's a cut designed for a youth, fitted, without the looseness of modern cuts. If you're used to current jerseys with their loose or regular fit, take this discrepancy into account before buying.

Practical advice: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the size chart before confirming your order. For an L Boys, it's generally around 80-85 cm (31.5-33.5 inches) chest, but always check the exact measurements of the item. It's better to spend two minutes calculating than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit your shoulders.

Why have it in your collection

The 2017-18 season was a pivotal year for FC Porto – double winners, relaunched in Europe, with a coach who was beginning to build a legend. Jerseys from this New Balance-MEO generation are still relatively accessible, but their collector value is rising as Sérgio Conceição's legend grows. Investing in this vintage Porto New Balance jersey now is anticipating.

And in this condition, 8/10 with just a few pulls, there aren't many circulating cleanly. Most worn jerseys from this era have taken hits, been disfigured by approximate flocking, or simply disappeared into drawers. This one is here, readable, identifiable, ready to take its place in a serious collection. There aren't many in this condition.

To go further

• FC Porto – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of jerseys
• UEFA – European Football

A Portuguese champion's jersey, in this condition, in the right size – you either know what it is, or you miss out. It's up to you.