Borussia Mönchengladbach 2001-02 Reebok Vintage Away Shirt

Borussia Mönchengladbach 2001-02 Away Shirt — Reebok & Belinea, the era of renewal at Bökelberg

In 2001-2002, Borussia Mönchengladbach was going through a pivotal period of reconstruction, far from its former European glory but with a squad fighting to return to the elite of the Bundesliga. This Reebok away shirt, featuring the sponsor Belinea — a German computer monitor manufacturer — is an authentic textile document of that era, now difficult to find in good condition.

Shirt details

Season: 2001-2002
Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Type: Away
Kit manufacturer: Reebok
Sponsor: BELINEA
Condition: 8/10
State: DAMAGED PRINTIGNS — authentic wear and tear of a worn vintage shirt, partially altered markings as is often the case with authentic Reebok shirts of this generation

What this shirt represents

In 2001-2002, Borussia Mönchengladbach was playing in the 2. Bundesliga after a painful relegation, and the season was one of a club trying to rebuild its identity after years of financial and sporting turmoil. The Bökelberg — their legendary stadium, demolished a few years later — still hosted matches full of history and emotion, and away trips were experienced as true battles for sporting survival.

In this early 2000s squad, we find players like Oliver Neuville, an emblematic figure of the club who would spend much of this decade wearing the Foal's shirt. Brave elements, not always stars, but deeply attached to this club from North Rhine-Westphalia which was among the best clubs in Europe in the 1970s. This Reebok away shirt is a faithful image of a team in reconstruction, supported by its unconditional fans.

Moments etched in this shirt

The battle for promotion to the Bundesliga
The 2001-2002 season in the 2. Bundesliga was a fierce one for Borussia, with every point snatched away from home being worth its weight in gold. This away shirt was designed for those away trips where the stakes were clear: to return to the elite as quickly as possible.

The last seasons at Bökelberg
The legendary Bökelberg stadium would close its doors permanently in 2004, replaced by the modern Borussia-Park. Wearing this away shirt at that time also meant belonging to the last generations of players and fans who experienced the history of this legendary venue built in 1919.

The Reebok era in Mönchengladbach
Reebok equipped Borussia Mönchengladbach for a short period around the turn of the 2000s, and this collaboration produced shirts with a design characteristic of the era — fitted cuts, embossed flocking, technical material typical of the early 2000s. A short but identifiable chapter in the textile history of the Fohlen club.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is not a mass-produced supporter's shirt. It's the version worn by players on the field — different technical cut, superior fabric quality, markings manufactured according to the equipment supplier's standards for intensive competitive use. In the Reebok era, the difference between an authentic and a replica was obvious as soon as you picked it up.

This one displays an 8/10 condition with damaged prints — it's honest and documented. Reebok flocking of this generation is known for its fragility over time, especially on shirts that have actually been worn or washed. This does not detract from the authenticity of the piece, quite the contrary: it proves that it has lived a life.

Vintage size guide

Vintage sizes from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 2001-2002 from Reebok often fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body shape. The cuts were more fitted, designed for athletes, not for oversized wear as is done today with retro reissues.

Before finalizing your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the shirt. Shoulder width is also a key criterion for Reebok cuts of this era. We are here to give you the exact measurements if you contact us — it's better to check beforehand than to regret it afterwards.

Why have it in your collection

The vintage Borussia Mönchengladbach Reebok shirt from the early 2000s is a piece you don't come across every day. Reebok only equipped the club for a few seasons, and away kits from this specific period are significantly rarer than home kits. If you collect vintage Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga shirts, this type of piece represents exactly the kind of gap to fill in a serious collection.

There aren't many in this condition still out there — and when you do find one, it's often in worse condition or sold without any information about its origin. Here, you have an authentic 8/10, clearly described, with its acknowledged flaws. That's what the serious vintage shirt market is about: no bullshit, just the reality of the pitch.

To go further

• Borussia Mönchengladbach — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of kits
• UEFA — European Football

If you're a fan of the Fohlen or simply addicted to vintage Reebok Bundesliga shirts, this piece deserves a place in your collection — a pivotal season, a passing kit manufacturer, a sponsor of its time. Everything we love in a shirt that tells a true story.