{"product_id":"1995-96-borussia-dortmund-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Borussia Dortmund Away Nike 1995-96 Long-Sleeve Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Dortmund 1995-96 — The Nike Away Shirt from the Championship Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1995-96 season was when \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e definitively stepped into another dimension. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeve away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eDIE CONTINENTALE\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the exact uniform worn by the team during one of the most successful campaigns in the club's history. A game-worn shirt, not just a display piece — and it shows.\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 1995-96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Dortmund\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIE CONTINENTALE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY PULLS — slight fabric pulls, authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003eIn 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e was becoming what all of German football feared. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eOttmar Hitzfeld\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ruhr club was no longer just a contender — it was the hunter that always caught its prey. This season marked BVB's \u003cstrong\u003esecond consecutive Bundesliga title\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dominance that commanded respect throughout Europe. The sporting project was in full swing, and results followed with metronomic regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, it was a golden generation. \u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer\u003c\/strong\u003e controlled the game from central defense with an authority that would earn him the 1996 Ballon d'Or — a rare feat for a defender. Upfront, \u003cstrong\u003eKarl-Heinz Riedle\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStéphane Chapuisat\u003c\/strong\u003e formed a formidable duo, while \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Möller\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJürgen Kohler\u003c\/strong\u003e brought experience and class to a finely tuned team. This long-sleeve away shirt was the uniform of that very squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond consecutive Bundesliga title — Spring 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDortmund completed the Bundesliga season with the consistency of a team that knew exactly what it wanted. This back-to-back triumph cemented BVB's status as the dominant force in German football at the time, and this away shirt was a direct witness during their trips to opposing pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe European campaign — Champions League 1995-96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBVB participated in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e that season, laying the groundwork for what would explode the following year. The European nights spent wearing this shirt were part of a collective surge that would culminate in triumph the following season in Munich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer — towards the Ballon d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was precisely this 1995-96 season that propelled \u003cstrong\u003eSammer\u003c\/strong\u003e towards European football's ultimate individual award. Watching him play in this Nike away shirt is like witnessing the direct construction of a German football legend who remains one of the last defenders to win the Ballon d'Or.\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 a piece designed to be worn on a field, not hung in a store. The materials, stitching, and Nike finishes from that mid-90s era are of a quality you won't find on mass-produced replicas. The cut, the fabric weight, the technical details — everything is different. It's a football object in the strict sense of the term, made at a time when kit manufacturers were still trying to dress players before selling fashion products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slight pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — what's called \"slightly pulls\" in the vintage world. These are tiny threads that lift on the fabric, without holes or tears, characteristic of a shirt that has lived. It's exactly this kind of subtle wear that proves you're holding an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a reproduction made yesterday to look old. The patina is real.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1995 XL often fits like a modern L, or even an M depending on your build. The cuts of the era were more fitted, closer to the body — baggy American-style jerseys had not yet invaded European locker rooms. This is not a flaw, it's a reality of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e that any serious collector knows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your purchase, take a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Then compare with the exact product measurements available in the technical sheet. A difference of 2 to 3 centimeters remains comfortable — beyond that, it might be tight. It's better to take five minutes to measure than to regret it upon receiving the package.\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\u003eBorussia Dortmund 1995-96 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the pivotal seasons in the club's history. We're talking about a team that was winning national titles consecutively and was about to conquer Europe. This is the season just before their 1997 Champions League triumph, making it a \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone following the history of BVB or German football. And the long-sleeve version is even rarer to find than the standard version — long-sleeve models from that era were produced in much more limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, it's a piece that can still be worn proudly or framed with honor. \u003cstrong\u003eThe slight pulls do not affect the legibility of the shirt or its overall integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e — you have a presentable piece, not a rag. Nike long-sleeve Dortmund away shirts from 1995-96 in this condition simply aren't plentiful on the market. When they appear, they sell quickly — and regrets last a long time.\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\/Borussia_Dortmund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBorussia Dortmund — 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;\"\u003eIf you grew up with 90s football or are building a serious collection around BVB, this 1995-96 Nike long-sleeve away shirt ticks all the boxes — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Dortmund","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54005801713939,"sku":"360843","price":249.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-BORUSSIA-DORTMUND-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-360843_1.jpg?v=1775401989","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-borussia-dortmund-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}