{"product_id":"2001-02-freiburg-longsleeve-shirt","title":"SC Freiburg 2001-02 Jako Long Sleeve Vintage XL Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSC Freiburg 2001-02 Jako Long-Sleeve Jersey — The Breisgau in all its sobriety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2001-02 season, \u003cstrong\u003eSC Freiburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bundesliga. A \u003cstrong\u003eJako long-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e worn on German pitches by one of the most endearing clubs in German football — humble, courageous, and always there when you least expect it. Sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eTenovis\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage longsleeve embodies the essence of authentic provincial football, far from the glitz and XXL clubs.\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 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC Freiburg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jako\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TENOVIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e TINY STAIN — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eSC Freiburg\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the role it knows so well: that of the provincial club that hangs on, that scratches out points with all its might, that never gives up despite means incommensurate with the giants of the league. The Schwarzwald-Stadion, its loyal supporters, its popular atmosphere — Freiburg is football at its purest. \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e, a discreet but solid German equipment manufacturer, perfectly dresses this club which has never needed to do too much to earn respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the club navigated the turbulent waters of the Bundesliga's mid-table, with the consistency that characterizes well-coached and well-structured teams. Solid, professional players, attached to the club — not international stars, but men who defended this jersey with conviction. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eTenovis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German telecommunications company active at that time, immediately recalls the economic context of the early 2000s, when dot-coms were collapsing but football continued to thrive.\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\u003eA club that defies economic logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSC Freiburg\u003c\/strong\u003e has always been cited as an example in German football for its rigorous management and high-performing youth academy. In 2001-02, with one of the most modest budgets in the Bundesliga, the club managed to stay in the top flight — and that in itself is a victory in such a competitive league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreiburg culture — German football, local style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt that time, Freiburg embodied something important in the football landscape: proof that you can exist in the Bundesliga without oil money or a billionaire patron. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e worn during autumn and winter matches on wet and muddy pitches, is the very image of combat football, far from the big lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJako, the kit manufacturer for clubs that embrace their identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e is not Adidas or Nike — and that's precisely what makes this jersey interesting from a collector's perspective. The German equipment manufacturer dresses clubs that don't need a global logo to exist. The manufacturing quality of Jako longsleeves from this generation is remarkable, with neat finishes and a cut typical of the early 2000s.\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 a piece that actually existed in retail or on the field at the specified time — not a modern reproduction, not a nostalgic remake. It's the fabric of the time, the cut of the time, the labels of the time. When you hold an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Freiburg 2001-02 Jako\u003c\/strong\u003e in your hands, you hold an object with twenty years of history sewn into its fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a tiny stain honestly noted. This is what authenticity means in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e: no lies, no omissions. A slight imperfection on a jersey of this age is proof that it has lived — and paradoxically, it makes it even more real. A jersey that's too perfect after twenty years should rather worry you.\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 sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 2001-02 often fits like a modern L, or even an M depending on the brand and cut. \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e had a rather fitted cut for the time, typical of German equipment manufacturers who were not yet looking for the \"oversize fit\" we know today. Never rely solely on the label to order a \u003cstrong\u003eretro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your purchase, take a jersey you wear regularly, lay it flat and measure shoulder width, chest width, and total length. Compare these measurements with those you can ask the seller for. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to ensure that this \u003cstrong\u003eSC Freiburg longsleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e truly fits you.\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\u003eBundesliga jerseys from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e have become increasingly sought-after pieces by serious collectors. Freiburg in particular — a club that never saw merchandising sales explode like Bayern, Dortmund, or Leverkusen — produced jerseys in much more limited quantities. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eFreiburg 2001-02 Jako long-sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition is rare. The longsleeve is even rarer: long-sleeve versions sell less, so they disappear from the market faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with only a tiny declared stain, this jersey is in frankly solid condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition after more than twenty years of existence. If you are looking for an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic German vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, representative of an era, a club with character, and a discreet but qualitative equipment manufacturer, you have found what you need.\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\/SC_Freiburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSC Freiburg — 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 love authentic German football, clubs with soul but without millions, and rare pieces you don't come across every day — this Freiburg 2001-02 Jako is definitely for you. 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