Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt Reebok 1997-98 Vintage

Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt 1997-98 — Reebok x BELINEA, ANDERSSON Printing

1997-98 season, Bundesliga, and on the back of this Reebok Borussia Mönchengladbach away shirt, a name you might not have expected: ANDERSSON. An authentic print, worn, etched into the fabric as well as the memory of the Fohlen during this pivotal era. For collectors of vintage Bundesliga shirts, a piece like this doesn't come around twice.

Shirt Details

Season: 1997-1998
Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Reebok
Sponsor: BELINEA
Condition: 8/10
State: PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, which saw action on the field before arriving here.

What this shirt represents

In 1997-98, Borussia Mönchengladbach was going through a period of identity reconstruction. The club that dominated Europe in the 70s — five Bundesliga titles, two UEFA Cups — was looking to regain its place among the German football elite. The Bundesliga of that season was dominant, dense, and the Fohlen fought to exist in a rapidly changing economic and sporting context.

It was also the Reebok era for Gladbach, an association that only lasted a few seasons but produced shirts that are now highly sought after by collectors. The sponsor BELINEA — a German computer monitor brand — anchors this shirt in its time: the 90s, the technological boom, blocky logos on the chests of football players. An aesthetic of its time, which has become iconic in retrospect.

Moments etched into this shirt

The fight for survival at the highest level
In 1997-98, Gladbach played in an ultra-competitive Bundesliga where every point counted. The club, driven by a mixed locker room of young talents and experienced players, fought mid-table battles that were often the most intense — far from the spotlight but never without intensity.

Martin Andersson and the Fohlen culture
The ANDERSSON print on this shirt refers to Martin Andersson, a Swedish midfielder who played for Mönchengladbach during this period. His presence in the squad perfectly illustrates the club's policy: recruiting solid, hard-working players with a discreet but effective profile — in line with the Fohlen's football culture.

The Reebok era in the Bundesliga — a short and precious chapter
Reebok only equipped a very few German clubs for a short period. For Mönchengladbach, this collaboration took place during the pivotal years 1995-2000. The result: limited productions, typical 90s designs, and today a rarity in the market for retro Bundesliga shirts.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is the version worn by players or sold as a professional jersey at the time — not the lighter mass-market version. The finishes are different: the fabric is more technical, the prints denser, and the construction details (seams, internal labels, weight) immediately reveal authenticity to the expert eye. This is exactly what you have here.

This shirt displays an 8/10 condition with some pulls and slightly worn prints — these are the traces of a shirt that has lived, not a shirt that has slept in a closet. For an informed collector, this controlled wear is a signature of reliability: you hold in your hands a real, field-worn piece, not dead stock.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage sizes from the 90s do not correspond to current standards. A 1997 XL is often closer to a modern L, sometimes even an M-L depending on the cut and manufacturers. Reebok, in particular, had a rather close-fitting cut during this period, with shirts that were shorter and narrower than a contemporary XL.

Before ordering, take your flat measurements: chest width, back length, and shoulder-to-shoulder length. Compare with a shirt you already own and that fits you well. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us — we prefer to give you exact measurements rather than an unnecessary return.

Why have it in your collection

A Borussia Mönchengladbach away shirt from the 1997-98 season by Reebok, with period ANDERSSON printing: this is not the kind of piece you find every weekend at markets or on resale platforms. The combination of Reebok + BMG + BELINEA sponsor + named printing represents an ultra-specific item in the world of 90s Bundesliga collector jerseys. The Reebok window at Gladbach has long since closed, and stocks are dwindling year after year.

In 8/10 condition, with honest and documented wear, this shirt remains in a state that allows it to be worn or displayed without shame. There aren't many in this condition, with the original printing and guaranteed authenticity from the era. It's not a perfect display item — it's better than that: it's a shirt with a story, waiting for you to write the next chapter.

To go further

• Borussia Mönchengladbach — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Shirt History
• UEFA — European Football

If 90s Borussia Mönchengladbach is part of your fan DNA, or if you're building a serious collection of vintage Bundesliga shirts, this Reebok piece with ANDERSSON printing deserves its place — period.