{"product_id":"1997-98-borussia-monchengladbach-andersson-shirt","title":"Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt Reebok 1997-98 Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt 1997-98 — Reebok x BELINEA, ANDERSSON Printing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1997-98 season, Bundesliga, and on the back of this \u003cstrong\u003eReebok Borussia Mönchengladbach away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name you might not have expected: \u003cstrong\u003eANDERSSON\u003c\/strong\u003e. An authentic print, worn, etched into the fabric as well as the memory of the Fohlen during this pivotal era. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, a piece like this doesn't come around twice.\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 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\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BELINEA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, which saw action on the field before arriving here.\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 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga of that season\u003c\/strong\u003e was dominant, dense, and the Fohlen fought to exist in a rapidly changing economic and sporting context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was also the \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e era for Gladbach, an association that only lasted a few seasons but produced shirts that are now highly sought after by collectors. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBELINEA\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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\u003eThe fight for survival at the highest level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Andersson and the Fohlen culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eANDERSSON\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reebok era in the Bundesliga — a short and precious chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eretro Bundesliga shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some pulls and slightly worn prints\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003ereal, field-worn piece, not dead stock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your flat measurements: \u003cstrong\u003echest width, back length, and shoulder-to-shoulder length\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\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\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach away shirt from the 1997-98 season by Reebok\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003e90s Bundesliga collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Reebok window at Gladbach has long since closed, and stocks are dwindling year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, with honest and documented wear, this shirt remains in a state that allows it to be worn or displayed without shame. \u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many in this condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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_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 — Shirt 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Monchengladbach","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008894882067,"sku":"368409","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-BORUSSIA-MONCHENGLADBACH-ANDERSSON-SHIRT-XL-368409_3.jpg?v=1775341923","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-borussia-monchengladbach-andersson-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}