{"product_id":"1992-93-rot-weiss-essen-5-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Rot-Weiss Essen 1992-93 Masita Home Vintage Shirt #5","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRot-Weiss Essen 1992-93 Masita — The #5 long-sleeved shirt, worn by Mario Basler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1992-93 season, \u003cstrong\u003eRot-Weiss Essen\u003c\/strong\u003e, German 2. Bundesliga. On the back: the \u003cstrong\u003e#5\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking, long sleeves, \u003cstrong\u003eRenault\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, \u003cstrong\u003eMasita\u003c\/strong\u003e brand. And among the players who wore this type of jersey at the time: a certain \u003cstrong\u003eMario Basler\u003c\/strong\u003e, before he became one of the most recognizable figures in German football of the 90s.\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 1992-93\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rot-Weiss Essen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RENAULT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e #5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a new jersey that has never seen a locker room\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRot-Weiss Essen\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest and most iconic clubs in the \u003cstrong\u003eRuhr\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the top but still rooted in a unique working-class and passionate football culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context of \u003cstrong\u003epopular second division German football\u003c\/strong\u003e that this long-sleeved shirt was manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eMasita\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Dutch equipment supplier then very present in the Benelux and German leagues. The \u003cstrong\u003eRenault\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eMario Basler\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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\u003eMario Basler and his beginnings in professional German football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2. Bundesliga of the 90s — raw and no-frills football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe German second division of the early 90s was about physical football, popular stadiums, and electric atmospheres in the Ruhr. \u003cstrong\u003eRot-Weiss Essen\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasita in Germany — a discreet but established equipment supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Dutch brand founded in 1934, specializing in equipment for amateur and semi-professional clubs. Its presence on a \u003cstrong\u003eRot-Weiss Essen\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage Masita jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition is an achievement in itself.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rot-Weiss Essen jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1992-93 by \u003cstrong\u003eMasita\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eRenault\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMario Basler\u003c\/strong\u003e among the potential wearers adds an additional historical dimension for connoisseurs of German football from that decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage German football\u003c\/strong\u003e or obscure equipment suppliers from the 90s, this piece ticks all the boxes.\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\/Rot-Weiss_Essen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRot-Weiss Essen - 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 - History of jerseys\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;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other German Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009359794451,"sku":"337297","price":299.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1992-93-ROT-WEISS-ESSEN-5-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-337297_1_ad25fbd0-523c-4615-9269-2c625dfb12f2.jpg?v=1775369366","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1992-93-rot-weiss-essen-5-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}