Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt Reebok 2001-02 Vintage

Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt 2001-02 — Reebok & BELINEA, a Pivotal Era for the Fohlenelf

In the early 2000s, the Bundesliga was undergoing a major transformation, and Borussia Mönchengladbach was navigating one of the most complex periods in its recent history — far from the European heights of the 70s, but with an intact identity and a loyal fanbase. This Reebok away shirt from the 2001-02 season, sponsored by BELINEA, is exactly that: an authentic relic of a time when the Fohlenelf was trying to rebuild, in size 2XL, for collectors who truly understand what this club represents.

Shirt Details

Season: 2001-2002
Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Reebok
Sponsor: BELINEA
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS, STAIN — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, real signs of life that bear witness to its history.

What this shirt represents

The 2001-02 Bundesliga season was a transitional season for Mönchengladbach. The club was then in the mid-table of the German championship, far from its glorious European campaigns but with one of the most loyal fan bases in Germany. Borussia-Park was not yet built — the club was still playing at the Bökelbergstadion, one of the oldest and most mythical stadiums in German football, before its demolition in 2004. Wearing this shirt is having a direct link to that era and that disappeared stadium.

Regarding the squad, the club then relied on players like Jochen Balke, Marco Engelhardt or Marcelo Pletsch to try and stabilize results. Coach Hans Meyer, a respected figure in German football, tried to instill his style in a rebuilding team. The atmosphere at the Bökelbergstadion remained electric despite sporting difficulties — the Gladbach public has a reputation for unconditional support that commands respect throughout the Bundesliga.

Moments etched in this jersey

The Bökelbergstadion, last seasons of a temple
In 2001-02, the mythical Bökelbergstadion was living its last great seasons before the transition to Borussia-Park, inaugurated in 2004. This away shirt was worn in opposing stadiums across Germany as this historic setting approached its end — a page of German football was turning.

Reebok and German football of the early 2000s
The partnership between Reebok and Mönchengladbach at that time is itself a collector's curiosity. The American brand equipped the Fohlenelf in a period when Nike and Adidas were already dominating the market — a Reebok Bundesliga jersey from that era is rare, and serious collectors know it.

BELINEA, the sponsor that tells a story of an era
BELINEA, a German brand of computer monitors sponsoring the club at this precise moment, is a perfect time marker: the early 2000s, the boom in consumer computing, and a German club rooted in its industrial territory. This vintage BELINEA sponsor on the chest of the shirt alone tells the entire economic and cultural context of the era.

Authentic vs Replica

A vintage authentic jersey is not a sanitized museum piece. It is a piece that has lived, that has been worn — by a player, a supporter, a staff member — and that bears the marks of that life. The finishes, the materials, the cut, the flocking: everything conforms to what was actually produced and used at that time, without the compromises of replicas or modern reissues.

This shirt is rated 8/10, with slightly worn prints, a few small pulls on the fabric, and a slight stain. It is precisely these imperfections that certify its authenticity and history. A jersey straight out of packaging in 2024 would be suspect — this one clearly existed, and that's what we look for in an authentic vintage football shirt.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage jersey sizes from the early 2000s do not correspond to current standards. A 2XL from 2001-02 generally fits like a modern XL, sometimes even a large L depending on the cuts and manufacturers. Reebok in particular had quite fitted cuts for the time, even on large sizes — do not assume your usual size without checking.

Before confirming your order, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey that we provide. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a vintage 2XL jersey of this generation. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly — we are here for that.

Why have it in your collection

A Borussia Mönchengladbach away shirt from the 2001-02 season made by Reebok is a piece you don't come across every day. Reebok has not equipped any major European club for years, and productions from that era for the Bundesliga are increasingly difficult to find in good condition. The BELINEA sponsor, long gone from the commercial landscape, further reinforces the unique and dated character of this piece for any serious collector of German retro football shirts.

At 8/10, this shirt is in honest and very good condition for its age — more than twenty years of life, and it's doing quite well. The slight wear is there, real, but nothing that disfigures the piece. There aren't many in this condition, with the BELINEA flocking still legible and the Reebok fabric structure still intact. If the Fohlenelf is part of your football DNA or if you are building a serious collection of vintage Bundesliga shirts, this 2001-02 season clearly deserves a place on your shelves.

To go further

• Borussia Mönchengladbach - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit history
• UEFA - European football

If you are a fan of the Fohlenelf or simply curious about this pivotal era of German football, this shirt has a real story to tell — it's up to you to decide if it continues in your collection.