Rot-Weiss Essen 1992-93 Masita Home Vintage Shirt #5

Rot-Weiss Essen 1992-93 Masita — The #5 long-sleeved shirt, worn by Mario Basler

1992-93 season, Rot-Weiss Essen, German 2. Bundesliga. On the back: the #5 flocking, long sleeves, Renault sponsor, Masita brand. And among the players who wore this type of jersey at the time: a certain Mario Basler, before he became one of the most recognizable figures in German football of the 90s.

Shirt details

Season: 1992-93
Club: Rot-Weiss Essen
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Masita
Sponsor: RENAULT
Size: S
Number: #5
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, not a new jersey that has never seen a locker room

What this shirt represents

Rot-Weiss Essen is one of the oldest and most iconic clubs in the Ruhr, the industrial region that gave birth to some of the greatest clubs in German football. Founded in 1907, the club experienced its glory days in the 1950s, notably winning the German championship in 1955. In 1992-93, the club played in the 2. Bundesliga, far from the top but still rooted in a unique working-class and passionate football culture.

It was in this context of popular second division German football that this long-sleeved shirt was manufactured by Masita, a Dutch equipment supplier then very present in the Benelux and German leagues. The Renault sponsor on the chest recalls a time when car manufacturers invested massively in popular sports, before sports betting and digital giants took over all advertising spaces. Mario Basler, who played for several German clubs before establishing himself at Werder Bremen and then Bayern Munich, is cited among the players who wore this type of jersey in Essen — a formative period in his career before national recognition.

Moments etched in this shirt

Mario Basler and his beginnings in professional German football
Before becoming Bayern Munich's free-kick specialist and scoring in the 1999 Champions League final against Manchester United, Basler played for several German clubs. Rot-Weiss Essen is part of his formative journey in the German professional world — this #5 jersey is a fragment of that era.

The 2. Bundesliga of the 90s — raw and no-frills football
The German second division of the early 90s was about physical football, popular stadiums, and electric atmospheres in the Ruhr. Rot-Weiss Essen fought every season for promotion or to maintain its place in this highly competitive league, against clubs like Fortuna Düsseldorf, MSV Duisburg, or FC St. Pauli.

Masita in Germany — a discreet but established equipment supplier
Masita is a Dutch brand founded in 1934, specializing in equipment for amateur and semi-professional clubs. Its presence on a Rot-Weiss Essen jersey in 1992-93 perfectly illustrates an era when the equipment supplier market was much more open and diverse than today, largely dominated by Nike and Adidas. Finding a vintage Masita jersey in good condition is an achievement in itself.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that was actually used — either worn on the field or distributed within the club. It is not a reproduction manufactured years later to satisfy market nostalgia. The seams, the inner labels, the material, the flocking: everything speaks of a specific era, and nothing is fake. This is what makes it a collector's item in its own right, far beyond a simple garment.

This one shows a condition of 8/10, with some minor fabric pulls and slight wear to the printings — what is called "slightly used printings" in English. This is not a defect, it is proof. A perfectly new jersey from thirty years of dead stock tells a very different story from a jersey that has lived. This one has lived. That's precisely why it's here.

Vintage sizing guide

The sizes of vintage jerseys from the 90s do not correspond to current sizes. A 1992 "S" can easily correspond to a modern XS, or even a very fitted size for someone who wears S today. The cuts were narrower, shorter, and tailored for the physiques of professional footballers of the time — not for the comfort of an average fan in the stands.

Before buying, measure your chest flat and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey. If you have any doubts, contact us directly — we are here to make sure you don't end up with a collector's jersey stuck in a drawer because it doesn't fit your shoulders. For an authentic and vintage look, some collectors deliberately go up a size for a looser, more streetwear fit.

Why have it in your collection

A vintage Rot-Weiss Essen jersey from 1992-93 by Masita with Renault sponsor and long-sleeved #5 — it is an ultra-rare item on the German retro football jersey market. Rot-Weiss Essen is not a Bayern Munich or a Borussia Dortmund whose jerseys flood auctions. It is a club of culture, of the Ruhr's working-class tradition, whose authentic pieces from the 90s are almost impossible to find. And the mention of Mario Basler among the potential wearers adds an additional historical dimension for connoisseurs of German football from that decade.

In 8/10 condition, it is in frankly honest condition for a jersey over thirty years old. The small fabric pulls and slight wear to the printings are the only marks of time — the structure of the jersey itself is intact. There aren't many in this condition on the market, especially with this level of detail: size S, long sleeves, flocked #5, era sponsor. If you are building a serious collection around vintage German football or obscure equipment suppliers from the 90s, this piece ticks all the boxes.

To go further

• Rot-Weiss Essen - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

A second division German jersey from the early 90s, by Masita, worn by players who would sometimes go on to do great things — this is exactly the kind of discreet and sincere piece that gives value to a true vintage collection. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to welcome it.