{"product_id":"1999-00-kfc-uerdingen-11-match-issue-shirt","title":"KFC Uerdingen 1999-2000 Fila Match Issue #11 Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eKFC Uerdingen 1999-2000 — The Fila jersey of a German legend in reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1999, \u003cstrong\u003eKFC Uerdingen\u003c\/strong\u003e was a shadow of its former self — but a shadow with an incredible past. This \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue Fila jersey from the 1999-2000 season\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the number 11 and worn on a real field, is a piece of the tumultuous history of a club that shook Europe in the 80s before tumbling down through the German lower divisions.\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 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e KFC Uerdingen (Other German Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fila\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e #11\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, sign of a real match, not a hanger\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFC Uerdingen\u003c\/strong\u003e — Krefelder FC Uerdingen for those in the know — is a Ruhr club that reached heights few German clubs of its size can claim. In the 80s, this club from the Krefeld urban area played in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and even distinguished itself on the European stage with memorable performances in the UEFA Cup. The 1999-2000 season, however, was a completely different reality: the club was navigating the lower divisions of German football, in full reconstruction, far from the spotlight but still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the late 90s, after several complicated seasons in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and then in the Regionalliga, KFC Uerdingen went through a period of administrative and sporting turmoil. Yet, the supporters of the Grotenburg-Kampfbahn continued to push their team with the same fervor. It was in this context of struggle and resistance that this \u003cstrong\u003eFila home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn — by a player wearing number 11, a winger or forward, on fields across Germany.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe miracle of Barcelona — the club's memory in the background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1985, Uerdingen achieved one of the greatest comebacks in European football history by eliminating Dynamo Dresden in the quarter-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup with a score of 7-3 after losing the first leg 0-2. This glorious past still inhabited the club in 1999-2000 and gave a special flavor to wearing this jersey, even in the lower divisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Regionalliga West — survival and identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1999-2000, KFC Uerdingen played in the \u003cstrong\u003eRegionalliga West\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth or third tier of German football depending on the configuration of the time. Each match was a battle to maintain the club's existence and remind old glories that Uerdingen had not had its last word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber 11 — a winger in the club's tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber 11 in German football in the 90s was often the left winger position, an old-fashioned attacking wide player. This \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e carries within it the sprints, dribbles, and corners of an entire season — something no replica can offer you.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece prepared for a professional player — specific cut, reinforced finishes, screen-printed numbering directly on the fabric. It's not a fan shop jersey sold to a Sunday supporter: it's the item intended for the field, sometimes actually worn by the player, sometimes kept in reserve by the staff. In both cases, the authenticity is total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn prints and a few small pulls on the fabric — exactly what you expect from a \u003cstrong\u003evintage match-worn jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not a defect; it's proof. A jersey that comes out of a professional football locker room doesn't come out new, and that's precisely what makes it a unique collector's item rather than a simple piece of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than modern cuts. A size XL from 1999-2000 by Fila might correspond to a current size L, depending on measurements. The cuts of that era were more fitted, less oversized, designed for athletes — not for streetwear. So, never rely solely on the size tag when making your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we indicate on the product sheet. This two-minute precaution will save you disappointment and ensure that this \u003cstrong\u003eFila KFC Uerdingen jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e really fits you rather than ending up at the bottom of a drawer.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFC Uerdingen\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most underrepresented German clubs in international vintage jersey collections, and that's precisely where its collector's appeal lies. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eFila match issue jersey from the 1999-2000 season\u003c\/strong\u003e for this club is an absolute rarity. Large collections of vintage German jerseys focus on Bayern, Dortmund, or Schalke — Uerdingen is for those who truly know the history of German football, those who know what this club represents in the collective consciousness of the 80s Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition circulating on the market, believe us. A \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue jersey in 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with this natural wear and the screen-printed number 11 is a piece that tells a true story. Not a generic decorative item — an authentic fragment of German football, produced by Fila at a time when the Italian equipment manufacturer still dressed professional clubs with seriousness and style.\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\/KFC_Uerdingen_05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eKFC Uerdingen — 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 looking for a jersey that no one else you know owns, something that sparks a real conversation among connoisseurs — you've just found it. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other German Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009360122131,"sku":"369140","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-KFC-UERDINGEN-11-MATCH-ISSUE-SHIRT-XL-369140_1.jpg?v=1775369383","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-kfc-uerdingen-11-match-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}