{"product_id":"1990-91-eintracht-frankfurt-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt 1990-91 Home Vintage Samsung ML Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 1990-91 – The long-sleeved home shirt from the club's rebirth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1990-91, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e goes through a pivotal season in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a strong visual identity and the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eSamsung\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsorship clearly visible on the chest. This long-sleeved vintage shirt in size XS is a tangible fragment of an era when German football still vibrated to the rhythm of great clubs and their thunderous stadiums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990-91\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eintracht Frankfurt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAMSUNG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, slight marks on the prints, history visible in the fabric\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1990-91\u003c\/strong\u003e season is a particularly interesting period in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club had just gone through the upheavals of the late 80s and was repositioning itself among the serious candidates in West German football, right on the eve of reunification, which would transform the landscape of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e forever. It is a moment of historical transition, in the literal sense of the word, and this shirt is a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the sporting front, Eintracht at that time could count on players of character. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Yeboah\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ghanaian striker who would soon establish himself as one of the great sensations of German football, were beginning to make a name for themselves in the Frankfurt ranks. Alongside him, experienced players and a solid collective made every home match an event. Wearing this long-sleeved shirt in the stands was a clear statement of belonging to a club that fought match after match to exist in the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Waldstadion ablaze on Europa nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEintracht Frankfurt has a rich European history, and the early 90s seasons saw the club continue to compete against the best teams on the continent in the UEFA Cup. The Waldstadion in Frankfurt was one of those venues where the atmosphere could turn electric in a few minutes, especially under the floodlights of European nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung sponsorship, a marker of the era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eSamsung\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on this shirt should not be taken lightly: in the very early 90s, the Korean brand was not yet the global giant it would become. This partnership with Eintracht is a sign of the times, of football beginning to open up to major Asian industrial groups, foreshadowing the globalization of the sport. This detail makes this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e even more telling for anyone interested in the economic history of football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong sleeves, a warrior's choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe long-sleeved format of this shirt deserves a special mention. In German stadiums in autumn and winter, temperatures are unforgiving, and players as well as supporters who opted for the long-sleeved version were clearly serious people. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage long-sleeved shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is much rarer on the market than its short-sleeved equivalent, making it a sought-after piece for informed collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica or a modern re-issue. The cut, the fabric, the finishes, the way the prints are applied, the texture of the sponsor – it all tells a story. An authentic shirt from this era carries in its very material the manufacturing techniques of the 90s, before the sports textile industry shifted to hyper-light synthetic materials and sublimation printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a condition described as \"slightly used printings\" – in other words, the prints show slight traces of use, which is the absolute norm for an authentic shirt that actually went through the 1990-91 season. This isn't a shirt that stayed in plastic in a back room: it has been worn, lived in, and that's precisely what gives it its soul and value in the eyes of a true collector of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA crucial point before any purchase of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90s sizes absolutely do not correspond to current standards. A vintage XS from 1990 could be equivalent to a modern S, or even a tight XS, depending on modern measurements. The cuts of the era were generally more fitted, shorter in the back, and less wide in the shoulder than what we are used to today with the \"modern fit\" or \"relaxed fit\" offered by contemporary kit manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, take the time to measure accurately: take a shirt you wear often and that fits you well, lay it flat, measure the chest width (from armpit to armpit, multiplied by two) and the total length. Then compare with our precise measurements available by contacting our customer service. It's two minutes that prevent many disappointments and guarantee that this \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 1990 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e will be exactly your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage Eintracht Frankfurt shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early 90s are a rare commodity in the football collectibles market. The club has an immense history – UEFA Cup 1980, regular participation in European competitions, status as a German giant – but its shirts from this period circulate far less than those of Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund from the same era. As a result, finding an authentic copy, in good condition, with the original Samsung sponsor, is already a small miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 8\/10 condition, honestly, there aren't many floating around in that condition on specialized platforms. Most \u003cstrong\u003eGerman football collector's shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s that resurface arrive in much more degraded conditions – yellowing, almost erased prints, tired fabric. Here, we have an example that has retained its shape, its legibility, its character. This is exactly the kind of piece that increases in value as time passes and available copies become scarcer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eintracht_Frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt – Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive – Shirt History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA – European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're reading this far, you already know this shirt is for you – so don't let it slip away, true authentics in 8\/10 condition are never available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eintracht Frankfurt","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54008900256019,"sku":"346005","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1990-91-EINTRACHT-FRANKFURT-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XS-346005_1.jpg?v=1775342076","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1990-91-eintracht-frankfurt-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}