FC Barcelona Shirt 2017: Which Kit It Is and What to Check

An FC Barcelona shirt 2017 usually means one of two kits: the 2016/17 home shirt, worn when the club beat PSG 6-1 in March 2017, or the 2017/18 home shirt, which arrived in the summer. Both use the blue and garnet stripes, but they look quite different up close. Knowing which one you are after saves a lot of wasted searching.

Which FC Barcelona shirt 2017 do people mean?

The 2016/17 home kit has wide, slightly uneven vertical stripes and a sponsor line reading Qatar Airways across the chest. The collar is a simple round neck with a thin trim. Messi, Neymar and Suárez played in it, so it is the one most collectors chase.

The 2017/18 version changed the pattern. The stripes are thinner and split by a pinstripe effect, and the sleeves carry a lighter pattern. Rakuten stayed as the main sponsor, and Messi wore it during his 54-goal season.

There is also the third kit from 2016/17, a dark grey shirt with a yellow fade, and the away shirt in yellow and red, nodding to the Catalan flag. Both turn up second-hand less often and tend to cost a bit more.

Collectors who bought a 2017 Barcelona shirt often pair it with vintage Burberry shorts, so check the fabric and labels before you buy.

FC Barcelona T Shirt 2017: Match Jersey or Fan Tee?

People searching for an FC Barcelona t shirt 2017 often mean the same football shirt, since in English "t shirt" gets used loosely. A few listings, though, are cotton fan tees with a crest print. They are not the same product.

A real jersey is made from light polyester with a woven or heat-pressed crest. A cotton tee is heavier, softer and has a screen-printed badge that cracks with washing. Check the fabric label before you assume anything.

• Jersey: polyester, mesh panels, tag with a product code
• Fan tee: cotton or blend, printed logo, no code
• Replica versus authentic: authentic (player version) has a tighter cut and heat-bonded badges
• Kids sizes sometimes appear as adult listings, so read the measurements

How to Spot a Genuine 2017 Barça Shirt

Start with the inside tag. Nike kits from this period carry a style code printed in a small box, and you can search that number to match the season. A missing or blurry code is a warning sign.

Look at the crest next. On a genuine shirt the badge is crisp, with clean stitching and evenly spaced letters in the club name. Fakes often have a thick, glossy badge and a Nike swoosh that sits slightly off angle.

Then feel the fabric. Real shirts have a fine honeycomb texture inside the mesh, and the stripes sit flush with the seams. If the stripes break awkwardly at the side seam, be careful.

Sizing and Condition

Nike cut these shirts fairly slim. A medium measures around 54 cm across the chest, laid flat, and about 72 cm from collar to hem. Most people comfortable in a medium tee should size up one if they want a relaxed fit.

Check the sponsor print and the badge first, because they wear out before the fabric does. Peeling letters are common after eight years. Pilling under the arms and faint yellowing at the collar are normal, but holes are not.

Player name sets matter too. A shirt with a Messi 10 or Neymar 11 print is worth more if the lettering is original Nike flock, and less if it was added later by a print shop with a different font.

What a Second-Hand 2017 Barcelona Shirt Costs

As rough guidance, a worn replica in fair condition sells from around £25 to £40. Clean examples with no cracking sit near £45 to £70. A Messi-printed home shirt from 2016/17 in excellent shape can pass £90, and a player-issue version goes higher still.

Prices move with the player. Neymar shirts rose after his move to PSG in August 2017, while Messi stays the steady favourite.

Styling Old Football Shirts

Barça stripes work best with plain pieces. Wear the shirt with relaxed jeans or cargo trousers and a clean pair of trainers, and let the stripes do the talking. A chunky shoe such as the Air Max Plus TN pairs well with the sporty feel, though a simple low-top is the safer choice.

Collectors who like the wider scene often compare it with a Manchester United vintage jersey, since the 1990s United kits and the 2010s Barça kits are two of the most traded eras. Layering the shirt under an open overshirt, or even over a long-sleeve tee, works well in cooler months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2017 Barcelona home shirt a good collector's item?

Yes, particularly the 2016/17 version tied to the 6-1 comeback against PSG. Prices have stayed steady for years. Condition and an original name set matter most.

What size should I pick for a 2017 Barcelona shirt?

Nike's replica cut is slim, so most people go one size up for a loose fit. Compare the flat chest width, about 54 cm for a medium, with a shirt you already own. That beats trusting the size letter.

How can I tell the 2016/17 shirt from the 2017/18 one?

Look at the stripes and sponsor. The 2016/17 shirt has broad stripes and Qatar Airways on the front. The 2017/18 shirt has finer stripes and a Rakuten logo.

Can I wash an old football shirt in the machine?

Yes, but turn it inside out and use a cold cycle at 30 degrees. Skip the dryer, as heat cracks the badge and flock lettering. Hang it to dry away from direct sun.