Inter Third Jersey 2016/17 – Mauro Icardi – No. 9 – Player Issued – Nike – Europa League

Mauro Icardi's Player Issued jersey: Inter's third kit for the 2016/17 Europa League

The official third kit of FC Internazionale Milano for the 2016/2017 season in its Player Issued Europa League version is one of the rarest and most sought-after items in the entire catalog of contemporary Nerazzurri collecting. Not just any uniform: according to Football Kit Archive, this specific version with UEFA patches was worn by Inter only on two occasions in Europa League matches that season, making it extraordinarily difficult to find on the market. The electric blue design that fades to lime green with thin horizontal stripes is among the most iconic and recognizable of the Nerazzurri Nike era, based on the global Nike template shared with Barcelona and Manchester City that season. The monochromatic Inter crest, the Nike logo, the Pirelli sponsor in black, and the UEFA Europa League patch with the UEFA Respect patch on the right sleeve tell an exclusive story of this kit, specifically prepared for European matches. The collar features the word "INTER" on the back. The back is personalized with the name ICARDI and the number 9. Size L, manufactured in Indonesia from 100% recycled Nike Dri-FIT polyester. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation.

The player: Mauro Icardi

Mauro Emanuel Icardi (Rosario, February 19, 1993) is the Argentine striker who marked an era in the recent history of FC Internazionale Milano. Having arrived at Inter in 2012, he quickly became the Nerazzurri's leading goalscorer, named captain in 2015. The 2016/2017 season represents an important chapter in his Nerazzurri career: with 24 goals in Serie A, he confirmed himself as one of the most prolific strikers in the Italian league, leading Inter also in the Europa League matches for which this jersey was prepared. The following year, in the 2017/2018 season, he would reach his peak with 29 goals in Serie A and the title of top scorer shared with Ciro Immobile. This Player Issued Europa League jersey is therefore a precious sporting document from the captaincy years of one of the most prolific strikers in Inter's recent history.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a uniform prepared specifically for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, personalization with the player's name and number, match-grade cut and materials, exclusive technical details reserved for team supply. In the specific case of this item, the presence of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Respect patches — applied exclusively to professional supply versions for European matches — further attests to the authenticity and absolute rarity of the piece. It is hierarchically superior to the store version and inferior only to the Match Worn. For collectors, it represents an authentic piece of extremely high historical and commercial value.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark 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. Each shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.