{"product_id":"1999-00-kfc-uerdingen-2-match-issue-shirt","title":"KFC Uerdingen Away Fila 1999-2000 Match Issue Shirt #2","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eKFC Uerdingen 1999-2000 — The Fila away shirt of a club fighting for survival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eKFC Uerdingen\u003c\/strong\u003e was no longer the club that had challenged Bayer Leverkusen in the European Cup. It was a club in the throes of financial ruin, scraping for points in the lower German divisions, far from the limelight. This \u003cstrong\u003eFila match issue away shirt #2\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn during a match, is direct evidence of that dark yet exciting period — exactly the kind of piece true collectors clamor for.\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 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e KFC Uerdingen (Other German Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fila\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e #2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, PULLS — authentic wear of a vintage match-worn shirt, this is not a defect, it's proof of life\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFC Krefeld Uerdingen\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1905 in the city of Krefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, enjoyed its glory days in the 1980s and early 1990s. The club played in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e for many seasons, even reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1987. But at the dawn of the new millennium, the reality was quite different: successive relegations, chronic financial instability, and a club identity in full reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, Uerdingen played in the German regional divisions, far from the elite. The players who wore this shirt were local warriors, professionals nearing the end of their careers, or young players eager to prove themselves. This \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e numbered \u003cstrong\u003e#2\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number of the full-back, the right-back, the one who runs the entire flank without ever complaining — perfectly embodies the fighting spirit of this club during that pivotal period.\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 legacy of the great European era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1987, KFC Uerdingen achieved one of the most spectacular comebacks in UEFA Cup history, overturning Dynamo Dresden in a legendary match. This 1999-2000 shirt is a direct heir to that history — a club that does not forget its origins, even when times are tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFila and late 90s German football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFila\u003c\/strong\u003e brand was not the most common kit manufacturer in German football — which is precisely what makes this shirt rare. Seeing the Fila logo on a lower division German club shirt at that time is a happy anomaly in the footwear landscape of the era dominated by Adidas and Nike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber 2, a position and a philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enumber 2 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in German football of that era was for the right-back, the one who does the dirty work without ever making headlines. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with this specific number is even rarer than a number 9 or a number 10 — collectors know this very well.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eplayer issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different dimension compared to a replica sold to the general public. These are the shirts prepared for players, with different finishes, technical fabrics of superior quality, flocking and numbers applied directly by the club. When you hold such a shirt in your hands, you immediately feel the difference from what you found in official stores at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn prints and some pulls on the fabric — these are exactly the marks you expect from a shirt that has been worn on a football field, washed after matches, stored, and brought out again. This is not a shirt that has slept in a wardrobe. It has lived, and it shows. For a serious collector, this is a guarantee of authenticity, not a defect.\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 shirts from the 90s and 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern sizes. An XL from 1999 is often equivalent to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the brand. \u003cstrong\u003eFila\u003c\/strong\u003e, in particular, tended to cut its shirts with patterns closer to the European standards of the time, often more fitted than what we are used to today with modern loose cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for this shirt, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare with the flat measurements of the shirt — if you don't have them, don't hesitate to contact us. A vintage shirt worn with a cut that doesn't fit you is an added frustration. When taken in the right size, it's a piece you'll wear on every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eKFC Uerdingen match issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1999-2000 season is an absolute rarity in the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman vintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. We are not talking about Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund — clubs whose vintage shirts are produced in large quantities and whose replicas flood the market. Here, we are talking about a club from deep within Germany, with ultra-limited shirt production, for a specific season during a difficult period in its history. This type of piece does not pass through a collector's hands twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd the 7\/10 condition? Honestly, for a \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue shirt over 25 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a very good score. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most match-worn shirts from that era and level have either disappeared or been turned into rags. This one has survived with its structure intact, its number legible, its flocking still present. This is exactly what you want in a collection of authentic \u003cstrong\u003eretro German shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/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 — History of football shirts\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;\"\u003eThis shirt won't be around forever — pieces like this always find buyers among those who can recognize a true rarity. If you're still hesitating, it's probably because you haven't yet understood how much KFC Uerdingen deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other German Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009360351507,"sku":"369138","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-2-MATCH-ISSUE-SHIRT-XL-369138_1.jpg?v=1775369393","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-kfc-uerdingen-2-match-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}