{"product_id":"2001-03-eintracht-frankfurt-shirt","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt Home Shirt Fila 2001-03 vintage Fraport","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 2001-03 — The Fila jersey from the Fraport era, when the Eagle sought to regain its wings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the early 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history — fluctuating between the Bundesliga and the struggles of the second division, the Eagle's club fought to remain in the elite. This \u003cstrong\u003eFila 2001-03 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eFraport\u003c\/strong\u003e, the operator of Frankfurt airport, perfectly embodies this: a true portrait of a major European club undergoing reconstruction, worn on the field, experienced, and sweated in.\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 2001-2003\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eintracht Frankfurt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fila\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRAPORT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e WRITINGS, PULLS — 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;\"\u003eAt the turn of the millennium, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced a period that true fans have not forgotten. After relegation to the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga in 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club was promoted, relegated again, and then re-established itself in the Bundesliga with the aim of stabilizing the project. These were years of administrative and sporting turbulence, where each season resembled a struggle for survival at the highest level of German football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, players like \u003cstrong\u003eJan Åge Fjørtoft\u003c\/strong\u003e had made history for the club in previous years, but a new generation sought to make its mark in the early 2000s. The \u003cstrong\u003eCommerzbank-Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e — still called Waldstadion at the time, undergoing renovation for the 2006 World Cup — remained the home of one of the most passionate fan bases in the Bundesliga, capable of making any visiting team tremble in Frankfurt.\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\u003eReconstruction after the dark years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the turbulences of the 1990s, Eintracht Frankfurt entered the 2000s with a revamped squad and a management determined to definitively establish the club in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. These two seasons in this Fila jersey represent a chapter of resistance and identity reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Waldstadion under construction, the atmosphere intact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween 2001 and 2003, Frankfurt's legendary \u003cstrong\u003eWaldstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing transformation to become the Commerzbank-Arena, future venue of the 2006 World Cup. Eintracht supporters, even amidst this construction and instability, continued to fill the stands and create a passionate atmosphere at every home match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFila and Eintracht, a discreet but solid partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Italian brand \u003cstrong\u003eFila\u003c\/strong\u003e then supplied Eintracht Frankfurt with jerseys featuring a clean design, typical of the early 2000s aesthetic. This partnership, less publicized than those of Adidas or Nike with major clubs, now adds an extra rarity to this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fila would not remain in football at this level for much longer.\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 fundamentally different from a replica. It's the version worn on the field or sold as a player issue jersey — same technical materials, same fitted cut, same finishes as what players wore on their backs on a Bundesliga match night. The fabric, inner tags, quality of embroidery or prints: everything speaks of a real manufacturing era, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 with writings and pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, inscriptions and some fabric snags that bear witness to a real life. This is not a flaw for a serious collector; it's proof. A jersey too perfect for its age is often suspicious; this one has lived, and it shows.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A Fila S from that era fits much smaller than a modern S — cuts were more fitted, fabric less stretchy, and reference body types different. If you usually wear an M or L today, this size S jersey may be tight or even too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width flat, then compare it with the exact measurements we provide in the product photos. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and unnecessary returns for a \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFila Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early 2000s are a niche within a niche. The Italian brand quickly left high-level football, which makes every piece from this period particularly difficult to find today. Add to that the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eFraport\u003c\/strong\u003e — Frankfurt International Airport, one of Europe's largest hubs — and you have a jersey that tells the story of a city as much as that of a club. For a collector of \u003cstrong\u003eretro German football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the kind of piece you regret not buying when you had the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 7\/10 condition with writings and a few pulls, it remains very presentable — especially for a piece over twenty years old. Not many in this condition are still floating around the market. Most have disappeared into basements, garage sales, or private collections that don't release anything. This one is here, available, and it won't wait forever.\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\/Eintracht_Frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt - 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're looking for a vintage Bundesliga jersey with a real story behind it, rare on the market, and from a kit manufacturer no longer seen in football — you know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eintracht Frankfurt","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54008900550931,"sku":"371660","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-03-EINTRACHT-FRANKFURT-SHIRT-S-371660_1.jpg?v=1775342093","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-03-eintracht-frankfurt-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}