{"product_id":"2017-18-nantes-shirt","title":"FC Nantes Away Shirt 2017-18 Umbro Vintage - 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Nantes 2017-18 Away Shirt — Umbro \u0026amp; Synergie, the era of the Canary revival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Nantes\u003c\/strong\u003e finally found a semblance of stability after years of turmoil. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with \u003cstrong\u003eSynergie\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly captures that pivotal period — a club rebuilding, fans still believing, and a locker room that would surprise everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 Nantes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SYNERGIE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-2018 FC Nantes season\u003c\/strong\u003e will be remembered for one specific reason: the Canaries finished an excellent \u003cstrong\u003e7th in Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, their best ranking in several years. After flirting with trouble at the bottom of the table in previous seasons, it was a real breath of fresh air for the entire Nantes community. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eClaudio Ranieri\u003c\/strong\u003e at the start of the season, then \u003cstrong\u003eMiguel Cardoso\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club went through a complicated period on both the sporting and managerial fronts — but it held on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the season when players like \u003cstrong\u003eValentin Rongier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a future stalwart of the French midfield, really began to assert themselves. \u003cstrong\u003eEmiliano Sala\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to score decisive goals from upfront, confirming his status as an indispensable goalscorer in the league. The atmosphere at La Beaujoire was electric, driven by fans who knew their club was rebuilding brick by brick.\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\u003eEmiliano Sala's rise to power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2017-18, the Argentine was once again one of the most consistent attackers in the league, confirming the expectations placed on him after his solid previous seasons. His goals mattered, his performances attracted the attention of major European clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValentin Rongier, the midfield maestro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Nantes midfielder reached a new dimension that season, establishing himself as one of the best players in his position in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. This away shirt is also his — that of a player who came through the club's academy and carried the hopes of an entire generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to serious business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e7th place finish\u003c\/strong\u003e gave the Canaries a ticket to consider European qualification the following season. A performance that restored confidence to an entire club, and this jersey is direct testament to that.\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 not just a mere reproduction. It's the real piece, the one that was manufactured at the time to be worn — either by players or by demanding fans who weren't satisfied with a lightweight version. The finishes are different, as are the fabrics: you immediately feel the difference in the hand, in the cut, in the details of the flocking and embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis model is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 with a slight spot\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it is in exceptional condition for its age. The spot is the mark of a jersey that has lived — not disfigured, not damaged, just authentic. For a \u003cstrong\u003eNantes collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period, finding a piece in this condition is already quite an achievement.\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 jerseys from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e often run smaller than modern cuts. A 2017 L doesn't necessarily correspond to your usual 2024 L: the cuts were more fitted, less oversized, and the materials less stretchy than today's technical fabrics. Don't order blindly based solely on your usual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a jersey you wear regularly and measure it flat: chest width (armpit to armpit), total back length, and shoulder width. Compare these measurements with those indicated on the product sheet or ask the store directly. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and not miss out on a rare piece because of a few centimeters.\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 Nantes\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most historic clubs in French football — eight league titles, a strong identity, a \"Nantes-style\" game etched into collective memory. The 2017-18 period represents an important transition in the club's recent history, with \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e as the equipment supplier, an association that only lasted a few seasons. This type of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eSynergie\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is now hard to find in good condition — as the years pass, such pieces become rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition, let's be honest. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e on a seven-year-old jersey doesn't often appear at auctions. The mentioned spot is minimal and doesn't spoil the presentation in any way — this jersey can be proudly framed or worn in the stands without a complex. It's exactly the kind of piece that quickly disappears from serious collections.\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_Nantes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Nantes - 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;\"\u003eThis Nantes 2017-18 Umbro away shirt is a piece that speaks to those who followed the Canaries in less glamorous times — and that's priceless. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other French Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54011374305555,"sku":"332881","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-NANTES-SHIRT-L-332881_1.jpg?v=1775480657","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-nantes-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}