{"product_id":"2010-11-1-fc-koln-shirt","title":"FC Köln Home Jersey 2010-11 Reebok REWE Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Köln 2010-11: The Reebok kit of the Rhenish resurrection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2010-11 season was a return to serious business for \u003cstrong\u003eFC Köln\u003c\/strong\u003e, after years of battling mediocrity. This \u003cstrong\u003eReebok home kit sponsored by REWE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to a club that was finding its footing again in the elite of German football – and doing so with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010-2011\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Köln\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e REWE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: REWE — authentic wear of a worn vintage kit, in exceptional condition for a piece from that era\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 kit represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2010-11, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Köln\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing its second consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e after consolidating its return to the elite. The club from the Rhineland, founded in 1948 and one of the founding members of the Bundesliga in 1963, was going through an ambitious period of reconstruction. Coach Frank Schaefer had made way for Zvonimir Soldo, and the club was looking to establish itself long-term in the German elite. It is this ambition, this tension between glorious history and the challenges of the present, that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Reebok kit\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the \u003cstrong\u003e2010-11 FC Köln team\u003c\/strong\u003e could count on players capable of electrifying the RheinEnergieStadion. Milivoje Novaković, a powerful and effective Slovenian striker, was one of the club's attacking attractions during this period – one of those goal scorers capable of turning a match into hell for opposing defenses. Lukas Podolski, the ultimate local boy, had already written his name in the history of FC Köln and continued to make supporters dream. The atmosphere at the stadium remained that of a popular club, rooted in its region, with one of \u003cstrong\u003eGermany's most loyal fan bases\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rhineland derby against Bayer Leverkusen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery confrontation between FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen goes beyond a simple league match – it's a matter of regional honor. In 2010-11, these derbies had a special flavor, with two clubs with different ambitions but identical intensity on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaković as the attacking boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilivoje Novaković was one of the club's most consistent goal scorers during this period, wearing this kit in many decisive performances for staying up and progressing in the Bundesliga. Seeing him play with this REWE flocking on his chest was seeing FC Köln turn a new page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReebok, final years of a historic partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eReebok and FC Köln\u003c\/strong\u003e was coming to an end at this time, making the productions from this period all the rarer for collectors. This 2010-11 home kit belongs to that limited time frame when Reebok still dressed the Geißböcke – the goats, the club's iconic symbol.\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 kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece manufactured to be worn by players or sold in official stores at the time of its production. It's not a re-edition, it's not a copy – it's the original item, with its specific cut, fabric, and finishes characteristic of the era. On a \u003cstrong\u003eReebok kit from 2010-11\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find the manufacturing techniques characteristic of the American kit manufacturer: technical jersey, woven logos, printed or flocked sponsor depending on the versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly rare for a kit over fifteen years old. In this condition, the REWE sponsor is perfectly legible, the seams are holding up, and the whole thing still exudes all the authenticity of a piece from that era. This is exactly what you look for when building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga kits\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage kits from the 2000s and 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally cut smaller than current standards. A 2010-11 L often corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on body types. Reebok had a fairly fitted cut on its productions from this period, designed more for the field than for the oversized casual wear in vogue today. This kit is indicated as size L Boys, which corresponds to a large children's size – be sure to check the exact measurements before confirming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference, shoulder width, and compare with the flat measurements of the kit if they are available. A poorly fitting vintage kit loses its charm – and you can't return it due to misguided enthusiasm. A Boys L size can be perfectly suitable for a slender adult or a teenager passionate about vintage football.\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\u003eFC Köln\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most emblematic clubs in German football, with two German championship titles and a history that carries weight in the Bundesliga landscape. However, the kits from its rebuilding periods – like the 2010-11 season – are paradoxically rarer among collectors than its glory kits. Less produced, less preserved, they represent an unknown and sincere side of the club. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Reebok FC Köln kit\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a piece that intelligently completes a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd at 9\/10, frankly, there aren't many in this condition. Most kits from this generation have taken a beating – repeated washes, peeling flocking, fading sponsors. This one is still impeccable, with its REWE sponsor intact and its original cut. It's the kind of piece that quickly disappears from shelves and doesn't come back often.\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\/FC_Koln\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Köln - 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 - Kit 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 kit that's off the beaten path and tells a real club story, this one deserves your serious attention. The ball's in your court.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Koln","offers":[{"title":"L. GIRLS","offer_id":54008990433555,"sku":"322769","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2010-11-1-FC-KOLN-SHIRT-L-BOYS-322769_1.jpg?v=1775352473","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2010-11-1-fc-koln-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}