Juventus Home Shirt 2016/17 – Giorgio Chiellini – No.3 – Player Issued – Adidas – UEFA Champions League

Chiellini's Player Issued jersey: Juventus' number 3 in the 2016/17 Champions League

The first official Juventus FC jersey for the 2016/2017 season in its Player Issued version is one of the most precious black and white memorabilia of recent years, directly linked to one of the most extraordinary European seasons in the history of the Turin club. The historic black and white stripes in the Adidas Adizero design feature wider black stripes with subtle internal pinstripes, a mandarin collar, and solid white shoulders — a kit that divided fans at the time of its presentation but is now unanimously considered iconic. On the chest are the Adidas logo, the tricolor Scudetto, the Coppa Italia rosette, and the large Jeep sponsor. On the left sleeve is the official UEFA Champions League patch, while on the right sleeve is the UEFA Respect patch — an unequivocal sign that this item was prepared for European matches. The back features the nameset "CHIELLINI" and number 3 in black. Adidas Player Issue size 8, Made in China, production date October 2016.

The player: Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini (Livorno, August 14, 1984) is one of the strongest and most representative defenders in the history of Italian football. An absolute symbol of Juventus and the Italian National Team, he wore the black and white for over twenty years, becoming one of the most successful captains in the club's history. In the 2016/2017 season, he was a protagonist of the European campaign that led Juventus to the Champions League final in Cardiff, where the Bianconeri surrendered to Zidane's Real Madrid. A historic final, the first for Juventus since 2015, which makes this Player Issued UCL jersey with his number 3 an exceptionally valuable collectible document. A European Champion with the Italian National Team at Euro 2020, Chiellini is a global football icon.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit specifically prepared for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version by its professional finishes, the player's specific size — such as Adidas system size 8 reserved for team supplies — the Adizero performance technical fabric, and the original competitive patches sewn by the club. The simultaneous presence of the Champions League patch and the UEFA Respect patch on this jersey unequivocally certifies its preparation for the European matches of the 2016/17 season. The Player Issued version is hierarchically superior to the store jersey available to the public and inferior only to the Match Worn.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each jersey is selected with rigorous criteria of authenticity, provenance, and quality by our experts. The originality of this item is guaranteed directly by MTM. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.