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📐 Flat measurements
| Width (pit to pit) |
59 cm |
| Length (shoulder to hem) |
80 cm |
A genuine XL, wide and long (59 x 80 cm). Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare — large sizes are rare in vintage, and this one runs generously.
10/10
Shirt condition
Mint condition
No flaws. The red is deep and perfectly even, with no faded areas — on this colour, harsh washing always leaves marks, and there are none. The black shoulder panel has not greyed, and the three fluorescent yellow side stripes are as vivid as day one. The E.HAZARD 10 print is flawless, including the micro-dot texture inside the numbers. Embroidered URBSFA crest intact, EURO 2016 and RESPECT patches perfectly bonded, black V-neck with no stretching, no pilling and no snags.
| Size |
XL (see flat measurements above) |
| Brand |
adidas (climacool technology) |
| Season |
2016 — the EURO of Belgium's golden generation |
| Version |
Home, red with a black shoulder panel, fluorescent yellow three stripes, V-neck |
| Sponsor |
None — national team shirt |
| Printing |
E.HAZARD No.10 in yellow, numbers filled with a red micro-dot texture |
| Patches |
UEFA EURO 2016 logo on one sleeve, RESPECT band on the other |
| Production date |
08/15 — readable on the label (photo 4) |
| Auth. code |
AA8744 (independently verifiable)
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Unsure about the size? This adidas XL is generous (59 x 80 cm): compare the flat measurements above, or check my sizing guide.
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Item checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If an item bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. Guarantee with no expiry date.
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Inner label photographed (photo 4): adidas reference AA8744 and production date 08/15. August 2015, the first run of the shirt launched for the EURO 2016 campaign
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The UEFA EURO 2016 patch is only worn during the tournament: a Belgium shirt of this generation without it is a qualifying or retail version, not a tournament one
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The URBSFA / KBVB crest is embroidered (photo 3): the crown, the laurels, the tricolour and the 1895 date all stand out in relief, with gold thread that catches the light. Unofficial pieces print a flat shape with no thickness
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The black yoke is a separate panel, not a printed block: the seam separating it from the red is visible inside and out
- Real photos of the exact item sold, never stock images — full method in my authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — Look at the name in photo 5: it reads “E.HAZARD” with the initial, not just “HAZARD”. Belgium fielded two Hazard brothers, Eden and Thorgan, which forced the federation to print the abbreviated first name. A plain “HAZARD” print on a Belgium shirt from this period is therefore suspect. Then zoom in on the 1 and the 0: the yellow is not solid, it is filled with a red micro-dot texture only visible up close.
📖 The Red Devils at the top of the world rankings
By the mid-2010s Belgium were no longer outsiders: they were the best team in the world in the FIFA rankings, with Eden Hazard as captain. This shirt comes from that moment.
🥇 FIFA world number one. Belgium reached top spot in the FIFA rankings in November 2015, a few months before the EURO. A first in the country's history.
🎯 EURO 2016 in France. The Red Devils reached the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Wales. The sleeve patch comes from that tournament.
👑 Hazard, captain and number 10. He wore the armband for that golden generation and produced one of the tournament's best individual performances in the last-16 win over Hungary.
🎨 Red, black, yellow — the flag in three zones — adidas built the whole shirt on the national colours: red body, black yoke, yellow stripes and printing. Simple, direct, and impossible to mistake.
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🎯 Who is this shirt for?
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The Eden Hazard fan
His national team 10, with the initial that separates him from his brother. The captain's shirt.
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The tournament collector
The UEFA EURO 2016 patch, worn only during the tournament in France.
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The one after an XL
59 cm wide by 80 cm long: large sizes are what vintage shirt hunting lacks most.
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The condition purist
10/10 on a deep red ten years old: the colour where any harsh wash shows. Here, nothing.
Not sure? My Mystery Box offer is a great alternative — just write “national team” in the order notes.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
Why “E.HAZARD” and not just “HAZARD”?
Because Belgium had two Hazard brothers in the squad, Eden and Thorgan. The federation therefore printed the first-name initial to tell them apart. It is a genuine authenticity marker: a Belgium shirt from this period printed plain “HAZARD” deserves a closer look.
Has the red faded?
No. No washed-out areas, no shoulder haze, no tonal difference between front and back. The red is deep and even across the whole surface. The photos show the exact item sold.
Why is there no sponsor?
National team shirts never carry one: only the kit maker and the federation crest appear. That is also what makes these shirts easier to wear day to day than club shirts.
Is this shirt authentic?
Yes. adidas label referenced AA8744 and dated 08/15, embroidered URBSFA crest in relief, black yoke as a separate panel, official UEFA patches and micro-dot textured printing with the first-name initial. Lifetime authenticity guarantee, full refund if a doubt is ever proven.
How does this XL fit?
Measured flat: 59 cm pit to pit and 80 cm long. A genuine adidas XL, wide and long. If you wear a L and like it loose, it will suit you very well too.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Shipped within 48 working hours with Colissimo tracking (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times are detailed in my shipping FAQ. Returns accepted within 14 days if unworn.

Authenticated by Matthieu
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