{"product_id":"2020-21-fenerbahce-pelkas-shirt","title":"Fenerbahçe 2020-21 Adidas Pelkas Home Shirt - Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFenerbahçe 2020-21 Adidas Jersey – Pelkas print, a season of rebuilding in the heart of Istanbul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2020-21 season, \u003cstrong\u003eFenerbahçe\u003c\/strong\u003e seeks to bounce back after difficult years in the Süper Lig. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eDimitris Pelkas\u003c\/strong\u003e' name – a Greek recruit from Leverkusen – perfectly embodies this pivotal period, that of a club in full reconstruction betting on ambitious recruits to regain its status as a Turkish giant.\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 2020-2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fenerbahçe SK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelkas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S Boys\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020-21 Fenerbahçe season\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in a particular context: the Istanbul club, one of Turkey's most successful with its \u003cstrong\u003e28 Süper Lig championships\u003c\/strong\u003e, is going through a difficult transition period. After several trophy-less seasons, the management is relying on targeted recruitment and technical profiles to get things back on track. \u003cstrong\u003eErol Bulut\u003c\/strong\u003e is in charge on the bench, with the mission of bringing Fener back into the title race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt is in this context that \u003cstrong\u003eDimitris Pelkas\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives in Istanbul, from Bayer Leverkusen. The Greek international brings his technique and vision of the game to a squad that also relies on players like \u003cstrong\u003eMesut Özil\u003c\/strong\u003e – who arrived in January 2021 in what was one of the most publicized transfers in world football that season. A player's name printed on a jersey from this period is a piece of history in itself.\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\u003eThe arrival of Mesut Özil – January 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree of contract after leaving Arsenal, the former Mannschaft midfielder signed for Fenerbahçe in January 2021, setting social media alight. The Şükrü Saracoğlu erupted, and this 2020-21 jersey is the one worn by the team that welcomed this media thunderclap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelkas, a regular starter in Süper Lig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Greek established himself as an important cog in the Fenerbahçe midfield that season, making numerous appearances in the league. Having his print on a jersey from this period means owning a piece dedicated to a player who truly wore the club's colors regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adidas partnership – High-end equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e dressed Fenerbahçe during this period with a collection that reflected the club's strong identity. The technical cuts of the three-stripe brand give the jerseys of this era a character immediately recognizable to any fan of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e and collectors.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is the model worn by pros or its direct equivalent sold in official stores – not the lighter replica version. The finishes are different: more breathable technical fabrics, official labels, heat-applied prints according to \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e standards of the period. When you hold it in your hands, you immediately feel the difference from a copy or a low-end replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a jersey that is now several years old. Almost impeccable, it looks like a jersey barely out of its box, without the usual defects related to time or intensive use. For a collector, this is exactly the level of condition we are looking for.\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;\"\u003eThis jersey is offered in \u003cstrong\u003esize S Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e – a children's size, not to be confused with an adult S. The cuts of football jerseys, even in children's sizes, vary depending on the manufacturers and eras. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e during this period offers sizes generally faithful to European standards, but it is important to check the actual measurements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, measure your child's chest circumference and back length – or the recipient's – and compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. A football jersey that is too small, even in 9\/10 condition, cannot be worn: it's better to be sure before confirming your order. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the shop to obtain the exact measurements of the product.\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\u003eFenerbahçe Pelkas 2020-21 printed jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a niche piece in the world of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. We are not talking about a generic print: Pelkas is an identified player, a specific technical profile from this precise season, during one of the most turbulent periods in the club's recent history. Prints of players like him – not the superstars who sell out stores, but the real players in the squad – are often the rarest to find in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd precisely, in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there aren't many in this state on the market. Most jerseys from that era that circulate have been worn, washed dozens of times, or left lying in a cupboard. This one is an exception – a clean, well-preserved piece, ready to join a serious collection or to be given to a \u003cstrong\u003eFenerbahçe\u003c\/strong\u003e or Turkish football fan who knows what they're looking at.\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\/Fenerbah%C3%A7e_S.K.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFenerbahçe SK – 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're looking for an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas vintage Fenerbahçe jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with a print, in near-perfect condition and with a real story behind it, you've come to the right place – this kind of item never stays available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenerbahce","offers":[{"title":"S. 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