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Known Issues
The 2016–17 Barcelona home shirt is one of Nike’s last designs under the traditional two-stripe format before they switched to thinner fading stripes the following season. Long sleeve versions are more collectible and commonly faked. Look for the following authentic markers:
- Textured red central stripes with knitted detailing
- Yellow stitched Nike swoosh, not printed
- Authentic Nike product code: G8L480559 (2016)
- Collar print includes “DRI-FIT” and “Made in Thailand” marking
- Unicef logo heat-pressed on lower back
- Correct sleeve sponsor: Beko
Fake versions often miss the texture in the stripes, have thinner collar prints, or feature an incorrect shade of red.
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Shirt Details
- Season: 2016–17
- Team: FC Barcelona
- Type: Home (Long Sleeve)
- Manufacturer: Nike
- Main Sponsor: None (sold sponsor-free in some markets)
- Back Sponsor: Unicef
- Sleeve Sponsor: Beko (right sleeve)
- Authenticity Code: G8L480559
- Design Notes: Wide red vertical central stripe bordered by deep blue; gold Nike swoosh; woven crest
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Player Info – 2016–17 Full Squad
| Player | Shirt No | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Marc-André ter Stegen | 1 | 46 |
| Sergi Roberto | 20 | 47 |
| Gerard Piqué | 3 | 39 |
| Javier Mascherano | 14 | 38 |
| Andrés Iniesta | 8 | 37 |
| Sergio Busquets | 5 | 48 |
| Arda Turan | 7 | 30 |
| Neymar Jr. | 11 | 45 |
| Luis Suárez | 9 | 51 |
| Lionel Messi | 10 | 52 |
| Jordi Alba | 18 | 39 |
| Ivan Rakitić | 4 | 50 |
| Samuel Umtiti | 23 | 43 |
| Denis Suárez | 6 | 36 |
| Paco Alcácer | 17 | 28 |
| Rafinha | 12 | 28 |
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Season Summary
This shirt was worn during Luis Enrique’s final season as Barcelona manager. The team won the Copa del Rey and finished second in La Liga. Lionel Messi had another standout year, finishing as top scorer. Despite their domestic form, Barça suffered a heavy defeat to PSG in the Champions League but pulled off the iconic 6–1 comeback in the return leg, wearing this shirt at Camp Nou.
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Purpose of This Post
This ShirtChecker.com post exists to help collectors authenticate the long sleeve 2016–17 Barcelona home shirt, especially given its popularity and likelihood of fakes. Each visual detail here comes from an original Nike release. Our mission is to prevent fake Barcelona 2016–17 home shirts from misleading buyers.
