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Known Issues
This yellow 2015–16 goalkeeper shirt is occasionally sold as a fake, particularly because it closely resembles the outfield third shirt. Key points to check:
- Bold navy-blue Nike swoosh and crest
- “Qatar Airways” sponsor should have a crisp font and correct spacing
- Inside neck print: “més que un club” above DRI-FIT and Nike branding
- Authentic stitched code tag: 054193731 (2015)
- Unicef sponsor should appear on lower back
- Sleeve stripes are heat-pressed and textured
Fakes often miss the textured sleeve detail or have poorly printed chest sponsors.
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Shirt Details
- Season: 2015–16
- Team: FC Barcelona
- Type: Goalkeeper shirt
- Manufacturer: Nike
- Main Sponsor: Qatar Airways
- Back Sponsor: Unicef
- Authenticity Code: 054193731 (Nike 2015)
- Design Notes: Long-sleeve; red Catalan-inspired stripes on each sleeve; bold yellow base with navy accents
- Other Features: Neckline printed branding instead of a sewn-in label; Beko sleeve sponsor on right arm
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Player Info – 2015–16 Full Squad
| Player | Shirt No | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Claudio Bravo | 1 | 32 |
| Dani Alves | 6 | 45 |
| Gerard Piqué | 3 | 49 |
| Ivan Rakitić | 4 | 57 |
| Sergio Busquets | 5 | 53 |
| Andrés Iniesta | 8 | 42 |
| Luis Suárez | 9 | 53 |
| Lionel Messi | 10 | 49 |
| Neymar Jr. | 11 | 49 |
| Jordi Alba | 18 | 44 |
| Marc-André ter Stegen | 13 | 26 |
| Marc Bartra | 15 | 13 |
| Thomas Vermaelen | 23 | 20 |
| Arda Turan | 7 | 25 |
| Adriano | 21 | 19 |
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Season Summary
This shirt was worn primarily by Bravo and ter Stegen during a season in which Barcelona won a domestic double: La Liga and Copa del Rey. Ter Stegen featured more heavily in Champions League and cup matches, while Bravo remained the preferred choice in the league. Luis Enrique’s side were dominant and stylish, led by the MSN trio (Messi, Suárez, Neymar).
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Purpose of This Post
This ShirtChecker.com post is designed to help collectors visually authenticate the 2015–16 Barcelona GK shirt and avoid purchasing fakes. All photos are from an original Nike retail version. We exist to provide reliable authentication content to shirt collectors and resale buyers around the world.
