{"product_id":"2018-19-belgium-de-brauyne-shirt","title":"Belgium Home Shirt 2018-19 Adidas De Bruyne vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium Home Jersey 2018-19 Adidas – The Golden Generation Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSummer 2018, Russia. \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium\u003c\/strong\u003e finished third in the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — its best historical result — and this \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that exceptional period. Flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e, it embodies everything that Belgian football has produced most spectacularly in decades.\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 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium (Belgian National Team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutfitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e CODE: BQ4520 – 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 2018-19 season is the pinnacle of the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a World Cup in Russia where the Red Devils literally overturned Japan in the round of 16 and eliminated Brazil in the quarter-finals, Belgium for the first time in its history reached the \u003cstrong\u003etop spot in the FIFA world ranking\u003c\/strong\u003e. This jersey is therefore that of a nation that reigns over world football on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBehind this number one status are names that make all European defenses tremble: \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e. A formidable collective, led by \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e, which dresses the Red Devils with a technical sobriety characteristic of national team jerseys of that era. This \"De Bruyne\" flocking immediately makes it a unique piece.\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\u003eThird place at the 2018 World Cup – The best result in Belgian history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn July 2018, just before this cycle, Belgium beat England 2-0 in the third-place match in Russia. It's historic and this 2018-19 jersey is the direct extension of this national euphoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Nations League 2018-19 – Group A, the European elite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Devils entered the very first edition of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Nations League\u003c\/strong\u003e in the toughest group, facing Switzerland and Iceland. This home jersey is that of these first pages in the competition's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne – The metronome at his peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e is at the peak of his career at Manchester City, English champion with Guardiola. Wearing his flocking on this jersey is paying tribute to one of the best players of his generation at the precise moment he dominates all of European football.\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 a piece manufactured to be worn — by a player, a passionate supporter, or sold during the season in question. The cut, the fabric weight, the Adidas finishes of that era: everything is different from a modern reproduction. It's real, not a \"retro\" stamped copy produced in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, it is almost impeccable for a jersey that has lived. The code \u003cstrong\u003eBQ4520\u003c\/strong\u003e is indeed the official Adidas reference for this Belgian home model from the 2018-19 season, which confirms its authenticity beyond doubt. In this condition, it can be worn, displayed, or collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are consistently smaller than current cuts. A 2018-19 S is often equivalent to a modern XS in a slim fit — and even those who usually wear M might find it tight depending on their body shape. Not anticipating this point is the main source of regret for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Compare these measurements to those of the jersey laid flat — contact us if needed, we are here for that. It's better to check once too often than to receive a jersey you can't wear.\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;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium home jersey 2018-19 Adidas flocked with De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for a \u003cstrong\u003ebenchmark collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. It belongs to the season symbolizing the most glorious era of the Belgian national team. Belgium as world number one, De Bruyne at his peak, a generation that will not be reproduced — all condensed into a single piece of fabric. Player flockings on national team jerseys from this period quickly disappear from the market, and good condition versions even faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's an exceptional condition for a jersey from this era. There aren't many in this condition on the market — jerseys that have been worn and well-preserved at the same time are a rare commodity. Whether you are a Red Devils fan, a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a De Bruyne supporter since his beginnings, this piece belongs in a serious collection.\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\/Belgium_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBelgium national football team – 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 jersey is a page of Belgian football history that you can hold in your hands. If you are still hesitating, just ask yourself one question: in ten years, will you regret letting it pass by?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029134725395,"sku":"364381","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-BELGIUM-DE-BRAUYNE-SHIRT-S-364381_3.jpg?v=1775699548","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-belgium-de-brauyne-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}