{"product_id":"1997-98-borussia-monchengladbach-alex","title":"Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt Reebok 1997-98 Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach 1997-98 Away Kit — Reebok, Belinea, and the Foal Finding its Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1997-98 season, Bundesliga, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore \u003cstrong\u003eBelinea by Maxdata\u003c\/strong\u003e on their chest, showcasing a \u003cstrong\u003eReebok away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e that truly embodies the spirit of 90s German football — before major platforms, before investment funds, a time when clubs thrived on their fans and their youth. This particular jersey has a story. Short. Intense. Unembellished.\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 1997-1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BELINEA BY MAXDATA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: BELINEA BY MAXDATA — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, exceptional condition for a piece over twenty-five years old\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;\"\u003eIn 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e was no longer the club that made Europe tremble in the 70s. The golden era of Heynckes, Bonhof, Vogts, and Simonsen belonged in history books. The Borussia of the late 90s was a club in reconstruction, striving to stabilize itself in the mid-table of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the podium but never resigned. A club of tradition, loyalty, and local roots — exactly the kind of club whose jerseys deserve to be preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eReebok's Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e played in a league dominated by Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund (two-time reigning European champions), and Bayer Leverkusen. The context was difficult, the competition fierce, but Gladbach remained Gladbach — a tight-knit locker room, an irreducible fanbase, a Bökelberg stadium still echoing with its legends. \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Dahlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Swedish star, had played there a few seasons earlier. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eUwe Kamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iconic goalkeeper for the club, embodied this continuity between the golden age and reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBökelberg, A Last Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997-98, Gladbach still played in its legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBökelberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stadium that would be demolished in 2004 to make way for Borussia-Park. These away matches in the Bundesliga, in this historic venue, were among the last experienced with this Reebok jersey — every game counted double.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReebok and 90s German Football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e then dressed several Bundesliga clubs and produced easily recognizable kits — fitted cuts, discreet logos, and technical materials of the era. This \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of what the American manufacturer produced for continental football: sober, functional, and distinctive. A design that ages well precisely because it didn't try to force a trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelinea by Maxdata: A Sponsor Rooted in Its Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelinea by Maxdata\u003c\/strong\u003e was a German computer monitor brand — amidst the boom of home PCs and the explosion of consumer internet. Having this sponsor on a football jersey in 1997-98 is a perfect snapshot of that pivotal period when the digital world began to finance professional sports. A detail that brings a smile today, but which is historically fascinating.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was manufactured to be worn — on the field or in the stands — at the time of its commercialization. It is not a recent reproduction; it is not a reprint. It is the original piece, with its period labels, period stitching, and period materials. The difference from a replica can be felt in the touch, seen in the finishes, and appreciated with the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach 1997-98 Reebok away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, for a piece over twenty-five years old, is truly remarkable. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBelinea by Maxdata\u003c\/strong\u003e is present, legible, and intact. This is the kind of condition that distinguishes a display piece from a damaged rag pulled from the attic. Here, we are clearly in the former category.\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\u003e90s vintage sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — this is an almost universal rule that every collector eventually learns the hard way. A 1997 M often fits shorter and narrower than a contemporary M. The cuts of that era were designed for an athletic and fitted silhouette, not for the oversized comfort that dominates today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take your tape measure and measure your shoulder width, chest circumference, and torso length. Then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey that we can provide. One minute of measuring avoids many disappointments. And if you hesitate between two vintage sizes, always take the larger one — 90s polyester fibers do not forgive casting errors.\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\u003e90s vintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are experiencing growing popularity among European collectors. Clubs like \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, with their rich history and passionate fan base, generate real demand in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. A Reebok away kit from this period is rare — most of these pieces have been worn out or lost. Finding one in 9\/10 condition is the exception, not the rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be clear. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Borussia Mönchengladbach Reebok 1997-98 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e at 9\/10 with the \u003cstrong\u003eALEX\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking and intact Belinea sponsor is exactly what serious enthusiasts seek but don't always find. The window for this type of piece is closing — each year that passes, fewer remain in good condition. If you miss it, you won't forget it easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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_Monchengladbach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach — 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 collect 90s Bundesliga jerseys or are a fan of the Foal, you already know this piece belongs in your collection. Now it's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Monchengladbach","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54008894849299,"sku":"238625","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-BORUSSIA-MONCHENGLADBACH-ALEX-M-238625_5.jpg?v=1775341921","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-borussia-monchengladbach-alex","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}