No flaws noted: the heathered navy is even, the grey chest bands are sharp and the three white stripes on the sides are intact. The embroidered crest has no pulled threads (photo 3). The speckled grain of the numbers on the back is intentional: it is the design of Sweden's Euro 2016 typeface, not wear (photo 5). The shirt no longer has its retail tags, hence the pre-owned label.
Size
L — regular fit
Manufacturer
Adidas climacool — supporter version
Season
Euro 2016 — Zlatan's last tournament with Sweden
Version
Navy away shirt, light grey upper chest with grey bands, yellow and blue collar
Sponsor
None (national team shirt)
Printing
IBRAHIMOVIĆ No.10 on the back, 10 on the chest
Patches
Euro 2016 and RESPECT (sleeves)
Production date
September 2015 (09/15 on the label)
Auth. code
AA0456 (on the label, independently verifiable)
Not sure about the size? This L measures 54 x 75 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
Width (pit to pit)
54 cm
Length (shoulder to hem)
75 cm
A classic-cut Adidas L, rather close-fitting for the size. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
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Inner Adidas label (photo 4): code AA0456, production date 09/15 and reference AGC002
Embroidered SvFF crest, yellow cross on blue, with a legible crown and Svenska Fotbollförbundet lettering (photo 3)
Embroidered navy Adidas logo, tight stitching (photo 3)
Cut and finish: heathered climacool jersey, ribbed navy collar with a yellow and blue « Sverige » band at the back, three white stripes on the sides
Workshop note — The 09/15 date fits the calendar perfectly: Euro 2016 shirts were manufactured in autumn 2015 for release the following spring. I also check the inner collar band in the flag colours, a finish specific to this model.
Zlatan, the captain's last Euro
At Euro 2016 in France, Zlatan Ibrahimović was Sweden's captain and number 10. He arrived at the tournament as his country's all-time top scorer.
June 2016, group E: Sweden drew 1-1 with Ireland at the Stade de France, then lost 1-0 to Italy and 1-0 to Belgium. Out in the group stage.
Before the last match, Zlatan announced that this Euro would be his last tournament with Sweden, and he ended his international career at the end of the competition. A few weeks later he left PSG for Manchester United.
This navy and grey away shirt, with its 10 on the chest, is one of the last Zlatan wore as captain of his country.
The numbers on the back look speckled: is that wear?
No. Sweden's Euro 2016 typeface has a grain effect, with a blue-green outline and a speckled white fill. It is the intended design, visible up close in photo 5.
Why is there also a 10 on the front?
National team shirts carry the player's number on the chest in UEFA competitions. On this model it sits in the grey band, below the crest.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the inner label: code AA0456 and date 09/15. You can check the reference yourself. Then look at the embroidered SvFF crest, the Sverige collar band and the heathered fabric.
How does this L fit?
True to size, rather close-fitting: 54 cm pit to pit and 75 cm long. If you wear L it will fit you well; if you like a loose fit, look at an XL instead.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it is not right for you. All the details are in my shipping FAQ.
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