{"product_id":"usv-elinkwijk-longsleeve-shirt","title":"USV Elinkwijk Macron ING vintage long-sleeved jersey – 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eUSV Elinkwijk x Macron — The long-sleeved jersey of a cult Utrecht club sponsored by ING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eUtrecht, De Rivierenwijk district. \u003cstrong\u003eUSV Elinkwijk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Dutch amateur club with a strong identity and a history rooted in its city. This \u003cstrong\u003eMacron long-sleeved jersey sponsored by ING\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of piece that collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Dutch football memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e are looking for: rare, authentic, from a club that doesn't make headlines but makes true fans' hearts beat.\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 2010s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e USV Elinkwijk (Utrecht, Netherlands)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ING\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, prints slightly marked by time and actual use\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\u003eUSV Elinkwijk\u003c\/strong\u003e is an amateur football club based in Utrecht, one of the major university and football cities in the Netherlands. Founded in the popular Rivierenwijk district, the club plays in the amateur divisions of Dutch football and represents something that big clubs cannot offer: a raw neighborhood identity, local football, a close-knit community united around its colors. It's not Ajax or FC Utrecht, it's \u003cstrong\u003eElinkwijk\u003c\/strong\u003e — and that's precisely why this jersey is valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian equipment manufacturer specializing in mid-sized clubs and amateur teams across Europe, gives this jersey a serious finish and a cut characteristic of the brand. The presence of the \u003cstrong\u003eING\u003c\/strong\u003e logo — the Dutch banking giant — as a shirt sponsor anchors this piece in a specific era of Dutch football, one where large national companies began to move towards amateur clubs to strengthen their local image. A detail that says a lot about the economic context of grassroots football in 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\u003eNeighborhood football in Utrecht\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtrecht is a city where amateur football has always vibrated intensely. USV Elinkwijk represents the purest form of football: Sunday morning matches, stands filled with families and regulars, tense local derbies where every point counts for neighborhood honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacron and European amateur football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacron has built its reputation by equipping hundreds of clubs across Europe, from Italian Serie B teams to amateur clubs in the Benelux. This long-sleeved jersey is a perfect example of the Bolognese brand's expertise applied to field football, both functional and identity-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eING, a historic sponsor of Dutch football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ING group has a long history with football in the Netherlands, having sponsored the KNVB and partnered with numerous clubs at different levels. Seeing this logo on the jersey of an amateur club like Elinkwijk testifies to the capillarity of this partnership at all levels of 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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that has lived. Unlike replicas produced for the general public, player or club versions are made with different technical materials, more fitted cuts, and bear the official markings of the club for a given season. This is what makes the difference for a serious collector: you don't buy a copy, you buy a fragment of real history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight wear on the prints\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning the fabric is in excellent condition, the jersey's structure is intact, but the flocking or prints show subtle traces of real use. This is authenticity in its full definition: this jersey has been worn, it has experienced training sessions and matches, and it shows it with dignity.\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 size L jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e often correspond to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on the brands and eras. Macron has evolved its cuts over the years, and models produced for amateur clubs could follow different sizing charts than general public editions. Never rely solely on the label to validate your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your actual measurements: chest circumference, shoulder-to-shoulder length, and total jersey length. Compare them with the actual product dimensions if available, or contact us directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit is an unnecessary frustration — it's better to take two extra minutes to measure.\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\u003eJerseys from Dutch amateur clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the hardest pieces to find in the world of vintage collecting. Unlike big clubs that produce in mass, clubs like USV Elinkwijk have very limited production runs, intended only for players and staff. Finding a copy outside the Netherlands is already an achievement. Finding one in good condition with an ING sponsor and vintage Macron equipment is downright rare. This type of jersey represents \u003cstrong\u003eDutch grassroots football\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the spotlight, and that's exactly what the most discerning collectors are looking for today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is in a state you won't easily find for a piece of this type. The slight wear on the prints is proof of its authenticity — this is not a piece that has been sitting in a box since it was made, it's a jersey that has existed, that has had a real football life. There aren't many in this condition circulating on the market, especially for a club as confidential as Elinkwijk outside the Dutch borders.\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\/USV_Elinkwijk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUSV Elinkwijk — 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 — Jersey 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;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a truly outstanding piece for your collection of Dutch or European jerseys, this USV Elinkwijk Macron ING long-sleeved jersey is exactly what you need — discreet for those who don't know, precious for those who understand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Dutch Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54011376238867,"sku":"369242","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_USV-ELINKWIJK-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-369242_1.jpg?v=1775480704","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/usv-elinkwijk-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}