Eintracht Frankfurt 2001-03 Fila Player Issue Kryszalowicz Jersey

Eintracht Frankfurt 2001-03 — Kryszalowicz's Fila Shirt, Authentic Player Issue

In the early 2000s, Eintracht Frankfurt was fighting for its place in the Bundesliga, and a certain Bartosz Kryszalowicz wore this Fila home Player Issue shirt on the field. Not a replica, not a fan copy — the real deal, tailored for the professional, with all the technical differences that implies compared to what was found in stores. A rare item, in 10/10 NEW condition, just waiting for its place in a serious collection.

Shirt Details

Season: 2001-2003
Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Fila
Sponsor: FRAPORT
Condition: 10/10
State: NEW — never worn, preserved in exceptional condition
Size: XL
Status: Player Issue — professional version, not intended for public sale

What This Shirt Represents

Between 2001 and 2003, Eintracht Frankfurt went through a pivotal period in its modern history. The club from the Commerzbank-Arena — still called Waldstadion at the time — played in the 1. Bundesliga with clenched teeth, in an ultra-competitive German league dominated by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Eintracht, meanwhile, battled to stay in the elite and reclaim the glory days that made its European reputation.

It is in this tense context that Bartosz Kryszalowicz, a hot-blooded Polish striker, wore this shirt. Arriving in Frankfurt with a strong goal-scoring reputation, he embodied this generation of Eastern European players who came to the Bundesliga with a hunger for success. Alongside him played young talents like Alexander Meier in his early days and experienced players who tried to keep the ship afloat in a historic club under constant pressure.

Moments Etched in This Shirt

The Battle for Bundesliga Survival
These two seasons, 2001-2003, were synonymous with a permanent struggle for Eintracht. Every point snatched at home in the Waldstadion took on a special dimension, and this shirt experienced those moments of pure tension that are only felt in clubs fighting for their lives every weekend.

The Fila Partnership — a Rare Chapter in Club History
The collaboration between Eintracht Frankfurt and Fila was a very short time window, which makes every piece from this period particularly sought after by collectors. The Italian kit manufacturer brought its own distinctive style, setting it apart from the market giants, and created technical pieces with a strong visual identity.

FRAPORT as Sponsor — a Strong Local Anchor
The sponsor FRAPORT, manager of Frankfurt Airport, symbolizes the club's deep roots in its city. It's this kind of detail — a historical local sponsor, not a generic multinational — that gives a vintage shirt its full cultural and geographical dimension.

Authentic vs. Replica

A Player Issue shirt is in a different category. Manufactured to the same specifications as the shirt worn by professional players on the field, it differs from a classic replica in material quality, cut, finishes, and often technical details invisible to the untrained eye. This is not what you found in the local sports department — it's the version intended for the professional changing room.

This one is in 10/10 NEW condition — in other words, it has never been worn in a match or training, which is an absolute rarity for a vintage Player Issue shirt over twenty years old. Most end up exchanged, cut up, given away, or simply worn out. Finding one in this condition is statistically improbable.

Vintage Size Guide

The sizes of vintage jerseys from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 2001-2003, especially with a Player Issue Fila cut designed for a professional athlete, often runs smaller than a modern XL. Cuts were more fitted, less generous in the shoulders and chest than today.

Before confirming your order, take the time to measure yourself correctly: chest circumference and shoulder width are the two key measurements. Compare them with the actual measurements of the shirt if available, or contact us directly. Two minutes of measuring is better than disappointment upon opening the package.

Why Have It in Your Collection

Fila Bundesliga shirts from the early 2000s have become serious collector's items. Fila only equipped a few German clubs for short periods — which mechanically creates a scarcity of supply. Add to that the Player Issue status, the Kryszalowicz name print, and the pivotal era Eintracht was going through, and you have an item whose value will only increase.

There aren't many in this condition on the market — and that's an understatement. A vintage Player Issue shirt in NEW condition after more than twenty years is the kind of piece serious collectors search for for years before stumbling upon it. This is now, and it's 10/10. For the rest, you know what you have to do.

To Learn More

• Eintracht Frankfurt — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of Jerseys
• UEFA — European Football

An Eintracht Frankfurt Fila Player Issue shirt in perfect condition is the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice — if you're reading this, you already have the answer to your question.