{"product_id":"2020-21-groningen-shirt","title":"FC Groningen 2020-21 Home Puma Vintage Shirt - Collector's Item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Groningen 2020-21 Home Puma Jersey — The North of the Netherlands in Authentic Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2020-21 season was an Eredivisie played in empty stadiums due to Covid, but with \u003cstrong\u003eFC Groningen\u003c\/strong\u003e never giving up, match after match, true to its northern identity. This \u003cstrong\u003e2020-21 Puma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eOffice Centre\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly that: football that continues even when the stands are silent.\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 FC Groningen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Office Centre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Office Centre sponsor clearly present — minimal authentic wear of a worn vintage match jersey\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\u003eFC Groningen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club that has never conformed to Dutch football clichés. Not Ajax, not PSV, not Feyenoord — but a northern institution that has held its own in the \u003cstrong\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e for decades, with a true identity, a real fan base, a genuine sporting project. In the 2020-21 season, the club finished in the top half of the table, solid, competitive, and difficult for any Dutch league opponent to contend with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis season saw the club build around a structured group of players including \u003cstrong\u003eArjen Robben\u003c\/strong\u003e, the prodigal son who attempted an iconic return to his formative club after retirement — a unique story in European football. Even if the comeback was hampered by injuries, the mere fact that Robben laced up his boots again in Groningen speaks volumes about the deep attachment to this club in the north of the Netherlands.\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\u003eArjen Robben's return to Groningen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnounced as one of the most touching stories in Dutch football, Robben signed with Groningen in the summer of 2020 to end his career in the colors of his hometown. A heartfelt choice, a rare moment that thrilled the entire Eredivisie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA season without fans, but with character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all European clubs, Groningen went through the 2020-21 season in closed or reduced-capacity stadiums due to the pandemic. Playing under this invisible pressure is a reality that this jersey carries in its fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe resilience of \"smaller\" Dutch clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst the giants of Ajax and PSV who structurally dominate, Groningen represents the resilience of provincial clubs that refuse to be left behind. This season confirms the club's place as a safe bet in independent Dutch 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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced copy. It's a model designed to be worn on the field or in the stands, with technical materials, meticulous finishes, and details that low-end replicas simply don't have — the fabric weight, the quality of the embroidery, the collar cut, all of which speak to those who know how to appreciate a jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage jerseys is a very good score. The \u003cstrong\u003eOffice Centre\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is intact, the seams hold, the Puma flocking is clean. This is the kind of piece that makes a difference in a collection: not new with tags, but almost impeccable with history inside.\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\u003ePuma vintage sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2020s remain generally consistent with modern standards, but beware — a vintage M may be shorter and more fitted than a current M, especially on match models. If you usually wear a slightly oversized modern fit M, be aware that this jersey will likely be more close-fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe right reflex before buying: take a jersey you already own that fits you well, lay it flat, and measure the width at the armpits as well as the total length. Compare with the actual measurements of this jersey if available. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises and order with confidence.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Groningen\u003c\/strong\u003e jerseys circulate much less than those of Ajax or PSV on the \u003cstrong\u003eDutch vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. It's an authentic, less mainstream club, and that's exactly what true collectors are interested in — pieces that not everyone has, those that tell a different story from the dominant narrative of Dutch football. And then, the 2020-21 season with the Robben context, that's not just any year in the club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many in this state on the market. A Groningen jersey from this season, clean, with the sponsor intact and the Puma finishes in good condition, is a piece that won't stick around long. If you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Eredivisie jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that's off the beaten path, it's now or never.\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\/FC_Groningen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Groningen - 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 - Kit History\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;\"\u003eA Groningen 2020-21 jersey in near-perfect condition is the kind of piece you regret not picking up when it disappeared — it's up to you to decide if you want to live with that regret.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Dutch Clubs","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54011376075027,"sku":"369496","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2020-21-GRONINGEN-SHIRT-M-369496_1.jpg?v=1775480695","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2020-21-groningen-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}