The white is clean, with no yellowing at the collar or underarms, and the blue trims on the shoulders and hem are strong. The Yokohama Tyres sponsor, the crest and the HAZARD 10 lettering are sharp. Just one thing to mention: a small light mark on the front (photo 6), which will come out in the wash.
Size
M — regular fit
Brand
adidas — supporter version
Season
2015-2016 — the first season of the Yokohama sponsorship
Version
White away shirt, three blue stripes on the shoulders, blue cuffs and hem band
Sponsor
Yokohama Tyres
Name and number
HAZARD No. 10 in navy, Premier League font
Patches
Premier League on both sleeves
Production date
05/15, batch APU005 (label, photo 4)
Auth. code
AH5108 (on the label, independently verifiable)
Not sure about the size? This M measures 50 x 76 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
Width (pit to pit)
50 cm
Length (shoulder to hem)
76 cm
A standard-fit adidas M with a good body length. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
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Inner adidas label (photo 4): product code AH5108, batch APU005, date 05/15, just before the season launch
Lion crest: blue Chelsea Football Club roundel with clean outlines, well centred (photo 3)
Fabric: fine, even white knit, typical of adidas' 2015 supporter range
Cut and finish: white ribbed crew neck, blue stripes stitched at the shoulders, woven tag at the bottom left
Workshop note — The three-line adidas label (date, code, batch) is the first thing I check from this period. AH5108 is indeed the reference of the white 2015-2016 away shirt, and 05/15 falls within the expected production window.
Hazard and the season of the fallen champions
Chelsea started 2015-2016 as English champions, and Eden Hazard as the previous season's best player in the Premier League. Nothing went to plan.
December 2015. José Mourinho was sacked and Guus Hiddink stepped in as interim manager. The Blues would finish 10th.
2 May 2016, Stamford Bridge. Tottenham led 2-0. Hazard equalised late with a curling shot (2-2): that result handed the title to Leicester.
This white shirt, with Yokohama Tyres making its debut on the chest, is the away kit of that unusual season.
Yes, it is a surface mark (photo 6). A 30 °C wash, inside out and without tumble drying, is enough.
When did Yokohama become Chelsea's sponsor?
In the summer of 2015, replacing Samsung. This shirt is therefore part of the very first Yokohama Tyres series.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the label with code AH5108, which you can check yourself, then the crest and the evenness of the knit.
How does this M fit?
It measures 50 cm pit to pit and 76 cm in length. It is a standard M: if you wear M on the high street, it will fit you.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Shipped within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, and free from €99.99. You have 14 days to return the shirt if it doesn't suit you. All the details in my shipping FAQ.
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Authentication expert, founder of Pure Football Shirts. Every shirt goes through my hands before it goes online. My story →