{"product_id":"2018-19-belgium-r-lukaku-shirt","title":"Belgium 2018-19 Adidas Lukaku Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBelgium 2018-19 Adidas Jersey – The Lukaku flocking of a golden generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2018, \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium\u003c\/strong\u003e finished third in the World Cup in Russia — their best historical result — and \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated the competition with 4 goals. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2018-19 home jersey flocked with Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly that: a textile souvenir of a team that almost touched the top.\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 (National Team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/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;\"\u003eThe 2018-19 season marked the peak of what was known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian golden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. A team patiently built since the early 2010s, finally reaching maturity on the world stage. The FIFA ranking propelled them to number one in the world in 2018 — recognition few would have anticipated ten years earlier. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Belgium home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sartorial symbol of that period of absolute grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the collective was striking: \u003cstrong\u003eKevin De Bruyne\u003c\/strong\u003e orchestrating, \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of anything on the left flank, \u003cstrong\u003eThibaut Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e the best goalkeeper of the World Cup in Russia. And up front, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e — the man whose name is on the back of this jersey — already one of Europe's most formidable strikers. A constellation of talents rarely seen for a nation of this size.\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\u003eThird place at the 2018 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelgium finished on the podium in Russia after a victory against England in the third-place play-off. This was the \u003cstrong\u003ebest result in the history of the Belgian national team\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Lukaku was one of its major attacking architects with his 4 goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2018-19 Nations League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this specific jersey, Belgium competed in the very first edition of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Nations League\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing in third place in the final tournament after a defeat against the Netherlands in the semi-finals. A new competition, with Belgium already at the top of the FIFA rankings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLukaku, a goal machine for the national team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, \u003cstrong\u003eRomelu Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e definitively established himself as Belgium's all-time leading scorer, gradually breaking historical records. Wearing his name on this jersey is displaying the attacking emblem of an era.\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 a mass-produced copy for passing tourists. It's the version worn or at least sold at the exact time of the season, with original finishes: woven logos, period labels, heat-sealed or embroidered flocking done expertly by \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e. The difference can be felt to the touch, and seen in the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of vintage jerseys, corresponds to a very solid state. No major wear, the \u003cstrong\u003eLukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is intact, the whole is clean and well-preserved. For a match jersey that is now over six years old, this is an excellent calling card.\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 from this era — even late 2010s — often have a more fitted cut than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage size L\u003c\/strong\u003e may correspond to a modern M depending on measurements. Don't rely solely on the label, especially if you're used to contemporary loose fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, measure your favorite jersey flat: chest width (armpit to armpit) and total length (collar to bottom). Compare with the product measurements if available, or contact us directly — we prefer a customer who orders the right size the first time.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium jersey flocked with Lukaku\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2018-19 season is a collector's item that tells a specific story: that of a generation that redefined Belgian football on the world map. In hindsight, this 2018-2020 period will likely be seen as the golden age of the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e national team. Jerseys flocked with the emblematic players of this era are becoming rare, and well-preserved examples even more so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is at the top of its class. There aren't many in this condition still around — most have lived their lives in stands or at the bottom of a locker room. This one has been respected. And it shows.\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;\"\u003eIf you've been following football since the 2010s, you know exactly what this jersey represents. And if you experienced it in front of your TV in July 2018, you don't need further explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgium","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54029134758163,"sku":"371652","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-BELGIUM-R-LUKAKU-SHIRT-L-371652_3.jpg?v=1775699550","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-belgium-r-lukaku-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}