{"product_id":"2017-18-twente-van-der-heyden-shirt","title":"FC Twente 2017-18 Home Sondico Van Der Heyden Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Twente 2017-18 Home Jersey — Sondico, Pure Energie \u0026amp; Van Der Heyden Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eFC Twente\u003c\/strong\u003e endure one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history — relegation, financial crisis, total reconstruction. This \u003cstrong\u003eSondico home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eVan Der Heyden\u003c\/strong\u003e print on the back is exactly that: a living document of a complicated era, proudly worn in the stands of the Grolsch Veste.\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 2017-18\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Twente (Enschede, Netherlands)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sondico\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Energie\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, print slightly affected by time\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 2017-18 season was a pivotal one in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eFC Twente Enschede\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club, founded in 1965, had seen its glory days with a Dutch championship title in 2010 and memorable European campaigns. But in 2017, a different reality set in: sporting sanctions imposed by UEFA for non-compliance with financial fair play, relegation to the \u003cstrong\u003eEerste Divisie\u003c\/strong\u003e (Dutch second division), and a deep reconstruction of the sporting project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this challenging context, the club trusted \u003cstrong\u003eSondico\u003c\/strong\u003e — a British kit manufacturer less prominent than the industry giants, but solid and functional — to outfit its players in the Dutch second division. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003ePure Energie\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Dutch sustainable energy provider, continued to display its logo on the chest of the Tukkers. This jersey is therefore one of a club fighting to climb back, not to shine under the European spotlight.\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\u003eHistoric Relegation and Return to Eerste Divisie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the first time in decades, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Twente\u003c\/strong\u003e played outside the Dutch top flight in 2017-18. This jersey is one of resilience — worn during fiercely contested matches against second division clubs, far from clashes against Ajax or PSV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrolsch Veste in Survival Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe stadium in Enschede, which can accommodate over 30,000 spectators, operated at reduced capacity that season. But \u003cstrong\u003eTwente supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as some of the most loyal in the Netherlands, continued to turn out in large numbers to support their club in turmoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSondico, an Off-the-Beaten-Path Kit Manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFew professional European clubs have worn \u003cstrong\u003eSondico\u003c\/strong\u003e at a high level — which makes this jersey doubly rare in a collection. The manufacturer, often associated with the British amateur market, here signs an atypical collaboration with a historic Dutch football club.\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 an item that existed on a real pitch or in the stands of a real stadium — not a copy made for the nostalgia market. The finishes, the interior labels, the technical cut designed for athletes: everything distinguishes an authentic from a mere replica. And the \u003cstrong\u003eVan Der Heyden\u003c\/strong\u003e print on the back is the signature of a player or a fan who existed in that precise moment of the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere, the announced condition is \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn prints — what is known in the world of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e as honest wear consistent with the history of the piece. This is not a jersey fresh out of its plastic packaging, having never been worn. It's a jersey that has lived, and it shows just enough.\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 football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s, especially those produced by kit manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eSondico\u003c\/strong\u003e, often fit more closely to the body than the modern oversized cuts we know today. A vintage M generally corresponds to a modern S-M depending on your body shape and how you like to wear it — fitted or loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. As a general rule, if you wear a standard modern M, this \u003cstrong\u003eSondico 2017-18 M-sized jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e should fit you correctly — but always check the measurements to avoid unpleasant surprises.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFC Twente 2017-18 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece for several reasons. Firstly, because Sondico only outfitted the club for a very short period, which automatically limits the volume of jerseys produced. Secondly, because this season in the second division is an anomaly in the history of a club usually rooted in the Eredivisie — and anomalies, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, are exactly what creates long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition in the wild. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight print wear\u003c\/strong\u003e is a jersey that has had a life without being massacred. For a serious collector who knows \u003cstrong\u003eDutch football\u003c\/strong\u003e and its historic clubs, this piece checks all the boxes: confidential kit manufacturer, atypical season, named print, authentic local sponsor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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_Twente\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Twente — 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;\"\u003eIf you collect Dutch football jerseys or Sondico pieces, this one clearly deserves a place in your display case — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Dutch Clubs","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54011376402707,"sku":"368358","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-TWENTE-VAN-DER-HEYDEN-SHIRT-M-368358_3.jpg?v=1775480709","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-twente-van-der-heyden-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}