{"product_id":"2017-18-zag-bie-lubin-shirt","title":"Zagłębie Lubin Home Shirt Nike 2017-18 Vintage - Collector's Item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eZagłębie Lubin 2017-18: The Nike jersey of a club that never gives up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season, \u003cstrong\u003eZagłębie Lubin\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eEkstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Polish top division — and a \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that alone embodies the tenacity of a club from the former mining region of Lower Silesia. Not a showpiece club, not a postcard club: a fighting club, deeply rooted in its territory, and this jersey is the textile proof of it.\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 Zagłębie Lubin (Polish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZagłębie Lubin\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a name that immediately resonates with Western European fans, and that's precisely what makes it a fascinating club. Founded in 1945 in a Polish working-class city whose destiny was long linked to copper mining, the club carries within its DNA a popular and authentic identity that many big clubs have long lost. In \u003cstrong\u003eEkstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Polish top football division, Zagłębie has always played in the tough mid-table of the league — never an absolute dominant force, but never an easy team to handle either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18\u003c\/strong\u003e season was part of a gradual rebuilding period for the club. The team relied on a solid collective, with players like \u003cstrong\u003eJakub Świerczok\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Polish striker who would gradually establish himself as one of the league's offensive benchmarks, and experienced locker room leaders who gave the group a sense of competitive maturity. The club played in the middle of the Ekstraklasa table, aiming to confirm its place among the stable clubs of the Polish league — an objective that, in a country where competition is fierce among a dozen ambitious clubs, is far from insignificant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-level Polish league\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2017-18 \u003cstrong\u003eEkstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e season was one of the most competitive of the decade. Legia Warsaw, Lech Poznań, Wisła Kraków — the big names in Polish football fought every weekend for precious points, and Zagłębie had to constantly raise its level to compete in this context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZagłębie Park in action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt home, at \u003cstrong\u003eZagłębie Park\u003c\/strong\u003e in Lubin, this jersey witnessed intense matches against the league's clubs. The Lubin public, loyal and demanding, supported their team with a consistency that commands respect in the landscape of Central European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike in Poland, a rare partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt that time, having \u003cstrong\u003eNike as a kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e in Poland was not a given for all clubs. It signified a level of professionalization and visibility that not all Ekstraklasa clubs could boast. This jersey therefore also reflects a solid structure behind the scenes of the 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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was produced in limited numbers for supporters and players at the exact time it was worn on the field. Unlike reproductions or retro ranges, it features the technologies of the time — here, \u003cstrong\u003eNike's expertise from 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its lightweight materials, meticulous finishes, and those small manufacturing details not found in \"heritage\" versions produced years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of vintage jerseys, corresponds to an almost impeccable state. No player marking, no significant signs of wear, no discoloration: this is an example that has clearly been carefully preserved. For a Polish club jersey less than a decade old, finding it in such fresh condition is not common.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizing of vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — even those from the 2010s — does not always match current standards. An XXL from 2017-18 may fit differently from a modern XXL depending on the kit manufacturer and the cut chosen for that specific range. \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e tended to produce relatively fitted cuts for some of its club lines during this period, which can be surprising if you only order based on a size label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore purchasing, take the time to \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and back length\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than relying solely on the displayed XXL. As a general rule, compare it with another jersey you own that fits you perfectly — this is the most reliable method to avoid disappointment when your package arrives.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Polish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underrated items on the \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. While everyone is chasing Premier League or Serie A jerseys, true connoisseurs know that a \u003cstrong\u003eZagłębie Lubin Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the late 2010s is a piece that tells a story of Central European football often ignored — and therefore a rare piece, difficult to find outside Poland. Global demand for \u003cstrong\u003eEkstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e jerseys is still low, meaning prices are still accessible... but that won't last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 for a Polish club jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation is a real find. Most of the circulating examples have been worn, washed, and forgotten in the back of a closet. This one, no. If you're building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003eEastern European football\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply want to stand out with a piece no one else has in their wardrobe, this is exactly the kind of jersey you need.\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\/Zag%C5%82%C4%99bie_Lubin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eZagłębie Lubin - 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 Zagłębie Lubin 2017-18 jersey is real football, from Lower Silesia to the back of your collection — if you let it pass, someone else will be smarter than you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54012594061587,"sku":"369327","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-ZAGLEBIE-LUBIN-SHIRT-XXL-369327_1.jpg?v=1775510400","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-zag-bie-lubin-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}