{"product_id":"1995-96-borussia-dortmund-sosa-longsleeve","title":"Borussia Dortmund Away Shirt Nike 1995-96 Vintage SOSA","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Dortmund 1995-96 — The Nike Away Jersey from the European Championship Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1995-96 season. BVB was becoming a powerhouse. \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e was racking up Bundesliga titles and establishing itself as the most formidable club in Central Europe. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with SOSA lettering and the prominent \u003cstrong\u003eDIE CONTINENTALE\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a piece of history — not a reproduction, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995-1996\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Dortmund\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIE CONTINENTALE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e STAINS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1995-96 season was one of the most important in the history of the Ruhr club. Ottmar Hitzfeld's \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e was building something great — a structured, physical, tactically sound team, capable of competing with the best clubs on the continent. It wasn't the pinnacle yet — that would be the following season with the \u003cstrong\u003e1997 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e — but 1995-96 was the season of their second consecutive \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e title. The champion's DNA was beginning to take root in Dortmund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the golden age of BVB. \u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ballon d'Or 1996, dominated in defense and game organization. \u003cstrong\u003eKarl-Heinz Riedle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Möller\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStefan Reuter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a generation of German players at the peak of their game, surrounded by a flawless team. The jersey with \u003cstrong\u003eSOSA\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering refers to Roberto Sosa, an Argentinian forward who played for BVB during this period, one of those international signings that perfectly illustrate the club's rising ambition. Every away match with this jersey was a sign that Dortmund was no longer there just to make up the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Second Consecutive Bundesliga Title — 1995-96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBVB won the German championship for the second time in a row, confirming it was no accident. It was the continuation of a solid project, built on a true collective identity led by Hitzfeld from the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer, Ballon d'Or 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe BVB libero was named the best player in the world that year — a rare feat for a defender, a recognition that speaks volumes about the level Dortmund had reached. Wearing this jersey that season meant being on the team of the best player on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and BVB — A Budding Prestigious Partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003eNike outfitted Borussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e with cuts and designs characteristic of mid-90s aesthetics — clean lines, technical material, meticulous finishes. The Swoosh on this longsleeve away jersey is the mark of an era when Nike began to dominate European football.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica. An authentic jersey is the actual model manufactured at the time — the cut, materials, labels, and finishes exactly match what players wore or what was sold in the club's official stores at that precise moment. It's an object of its time, not a modern reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Dortmund 1995-96 away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated 8\/10 with honestly mentioned traces (stains). This is exactly what you'd expect from a nearly thirty-year-old vintage jersey: it has lived, it has traveled, it bears the marks of time. Transparency about the condition is the basis of serious jersey trading — and here, 8\/10 with a few stains, it remains a very beautiful specimen for a jersey of this generation.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 90s sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1995 XL often fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the brand. Nike at that time offered fitted cuts, designed for the pitch — not for today's streetwear or casual wear. Do not order blindly based solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take your measurements: shoulder to shoulder width, chest circumference, total length from collar to hem. Then compare with the actual jersey measurements if available, or contact the seller directly. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage XL longsleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era can very well suit someone who usually wears a modern L — this is systematic with 90s vintage.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Dortmund's mid-90s away jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after pieces of German vintage football. The 1994-1997 BVB period is clearly one of the richest in the club's history — two Bundesliga titles, one Champions League, one Ballon d'Or. Jerseys from these seasons attract both collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Nike football\u003c\/strong\u003e and long-time club fans. And longsleeve versions are even rarer than short-sleeved ones — fewer were manufactured, fewer were preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith era-specific \u003cstrong\u003eSOSA\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering, this jersey stands out even more. There aren't many in this condition — 8\/10 for a 1995-96 longsleeve away jersey with player lettering is a very good rating. The mentioned stains are real, they are indicated — but they do not detract from the authenticity or visual impact of the piece. In a display case or framed, this jersey commands respect.\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 — Jersey 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 building a serious collection around 90s German football or great Nike clubs from that era, this jersey ticks all the boxes — you won't find it in this condition twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Dortmund","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54005801419027,"sku":"294990","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-SOSA-LONGSLEEVE-XL-294990_1.jpg?v=1775192750","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-borussia-dortmund-sosa-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}