9/10
Condition
Excellent condition
Piece in excellent condition: no holes, no stains, no fading found during inspection. The Dri-FIT fabric and the patches are immaculate (see real photos).
| Size | S |
| Brand | Nike (Dri-FIT technology) |
| Season | 2017-2018 (Mbappé's first France caps) |
| Version | Third (black — the first black France shirt ever) |
| Printing | Mbappé #12 |
| Patches | FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Qualifiers + UEFA RESPECT (sleeves) |
Unsure about sizing? 2017 Nike shirts run slim: check my vintage shirt size guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Piece verified by hand in my authentication workshop. If any piece bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. No expiry date.
- Nike France 2017 authentication: original inner Nike label verified (photo 5), FFF rooster with the single star of the era (before the second 2018 title — a detail you cannot find on current shirts), official heat-pressed swoosh, Russia 2018 Qualifiers and RESPECT patches matching UEFA specifications
- Real photos of the exact item for sale, never stock pictures
- Full method: authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — The Mbappé #12 printing was recently applied in my workshop, in the official 2017 France style: the number he wore during the qualifiers, before inheriting the 10 at the World Cup.
📖 2017: the year France discovered Mbappé
This black third shirt — the first black shirt in the history of the French national team — lands at a turning point: Les Bleus grab their ticket to Russia, and an 18-year-old kid from Bondy is about to change the course of French football. On this shirt there is still one single star. A few months later there would be two — largely thanks to the player printed on the back.
📅 25 March 2017 — Luxembourg 1-3 France. Kylian Mbappé, 18 years and 3 months old, comes off the bench and becomes the youngest French international since 1955. The start of a story nobody could stop.
📅 31 August 2017 — France 4-0 Netherlands. Mbappé's first goal for France, at the Stade de France, in the middle of the World Cup qualifiers — the first of a run that would make him the all-time top scorer of the French national team.
📅 Summer 2017 — the French transfer of the century. Monaco → PSG for 180 million euros: Mbappé becomes the most expensive French player in history, at 18. The 2017-2018 season — this shirt's season — is his first in Paris and with Les Bleus. The last one before worldwide glory.
📅 July 2018 — World Champion. The #12 of the qualifiers becomes the #10 of the title: 4 goals in the tournament, a goal in the final against Croatia — the youngest scorer in a World Cup final since Pelé in 1958. This shirt is the picture taken right before: the exact moment everything changed.
👑 Kylian Mbappé — born in 1998 in Bondy, revealed at Monaco (French champion in 2017 at 18), since then captain of France, all-time top scorer of the national team and Real Madrid star. His rookie-years pieces (2016-2018) are among the most sought-after on the market — and this one-star black third is one of the rarest.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is this shirt 100% authentic?
Yes. Nike France 2017 authentication done in my workshop: original inner Nike label (photo 5), embroidered one-star FFF rooster, official swoosh, compliant Russia 2018 Qualifiers and RESPECT patches. Real photos of the exact item, lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Why is Mbappé wearing #12 and not #10?
At the start of his international career in 2017, Mbappé wore #12 during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The iconic #10 was only handed to him at the World Cup in Russia. The 12 is the number of his debut — precisely what makes this printing so special for collectors.
What makes this black third shirt so rare?
Three things: it is the first black shirt in the history of the French national team (a total aesthetic break in 2017); it was produced for a short window; and it carries the single 1998 star — since July 2018, every France shirt has two. That combination can never be re-issued.
What are the sleeve patches?
The “FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Qualifiers” patch and the “European Qualifiers” heart patch with the RESPECT badge are the ones worn during the European qualifiers for the Russian World Cup — the campaign in which Mbappé made his debut and scored his first goal for France.
How does this Nike 2017 shirt fit in size S?
Nike shirts from this generation run slim (stadium fit). An S matches a modern fitted S. If you prefer a looser or streetwear fit, size up. More details in my size guide.
Shipping cost and delivery time?
Shipped within 48 working hours with tracking (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and times on my shipping FAQ. 14-day returns if unworn.