Sporting CP Home Macron 2017-18 Vintage Shirt - NWT

Sporting CP 2017-18 Macron Home Jersey — The Season of Drama at Alvalade

The 2017-18 season for Sporting Clube de Portugal started with title ambitions but ended in turmoil. This Macron home jersey sponsored by NOS perfectly embodies that pivotal period — before everything went awry in Alcochete. A piece of Portuguese football history, size S, in near-new condition.

Jersey Details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: Sporting CP (Sporting Clube de Portugal)
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Macron
Sponsor: NOS
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: NOS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, fabric and flocking in excellent overall condition

What This Jersey Represents

In 2017-18, Sporting CP was locked in a fierce battle for the Primeira Liga title against the eternal duo Porto-Benfica. Jorge Jesus was at the helm, and the club played ambitious, offensive, recognizable football. It was a time when the Lions truly roared, when the Estádio José Alvalade vibrated with every home match, and when the Lisbon public firmly believed that the title could finally return to Alvalade.

The squad featured players who brought joy to the fans — Bryan Ruiz, the Costa Rican play-maker, always elegant on the ball. Bas Dost, the tall Dutch striker, was an absolutely formidable goal-scoring machine that season. And then there was William Carvalho, the Portuguese international defensive midfielder, solid as a rock at the heart of the game. A generation that had everything to achieve something great.

Moments Etched in This Jersey

Bas Dost, Primeira Liga Top Scorer
The Dutch striker finished the 2017-18 season as one of the top scorers in the Portuguese league, confirming his reputation as a prolific scorer in the box. With this jersey on his back, he scored goals that made Alvalade rise as one.

European Campaign in the Europa League
Sporting CP in the 2017-18 Europa League represented another major challenge for the Lisbon club, which was juggling multiple competitions simultaneously. This jersey was worn during European nights when Alvalade took on a whole new dimension, under the UEFA lights.

The Alcochete Turning Point — Explosive End to the Season
This season ended in chaos with the invasion of the Alcochete training center in May 2018 — a dark episode that deeply affected the club and led to Jorge Jesus's dramatic departure. This 2017-18 Macron home jersey is therefore also the last jersey of an entire era.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not the same as a retail replica. It's a jersey designed for play or official sale at the time, with the technical fabrics and finishes of the season concerned. You're holding an item manufactured at that time, not a modern reproduction. The embroidered or flocked NOS sponsor, the 2017 Macron logo — everything is period-correct, nothing is recreated.

This one is rated 9/10, which is frankly exceptional for a jersey of this generation. Few signs of wear, colors hold up well, flocking is clear. This is exactly the kind of piece you look for when you want a vintage item that still looks sharp while having real historical legitimacy.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage sizes are consistently smaller than what we wear today. A 2017-18 Macron S is more comparable to an XS or a very snug S by current standards. The cuts of the time were designed to fit close to the body, not for the loose streetwear style we see everywhere now. If you wear a modern M, this vintage S might suit you — but you need to check.

Before you buy, grab a tape measure. Measure your chest flat, your waist, and the shoulder-to-chest length. Compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us for exact measurements. It's better to take thirty seconds to measure than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit over your shoulders.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Sporting CP Macron 2017-18 jersey marks the end of an era for the Lisbon club. It's a transitional jersey, worn just before everything changed — Jorge Jesus leaving, a generation of players gradually dispersing. Collectors know that these pivotal seasons often produce the most sought-after pieces, because they encapsulate a specific and irreversible moment in a club's history. The fact that it's a size S, relatively rare in vintage Portuguese club jersey collections, adds another layer of desirability.

And at 9/10? Honestly, there aren't many in this condition. Sporting Clube de Portugal jerseys from this generation are becoming rare in good condition — either they've been sitting in a closet for too long, or they've been used as training jerseys and show the scars. This one is preserved. It's just waiting for the right display case or the right fit to live a second life it deserves.

To Learn More

• Sporting CP — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of Jerseys
• UEFA — European Football

If you collect Portuguese football jerseys or have a special affection for the Lisbon Lions, this 2017-18 piece has real historical value and is in rare condition. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.