{"product_id":"2011-12-bayer-leverkusen-rolfes-shirt","title":"Bayer Leverkusen 2011-12 Adidas Rolfes Away Shirt Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBayer Leverkusen 2011-12 Adidas Away Jersey — The Rolfes Printing, Captain of the Heynckes Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSimon Rolfes, German midfielder and iconic captain of \u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen\u003c\/strong\u003e, wore this \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Adidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e during a season where the Rhineland club fought for its place among Europe's elite. Precise printing, a precise season, a club that never finishes second by chance — and yet almost always finishes second anyway.\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 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bayer Leverkusen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SUNPOWER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, printing slightly marked by use\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011-2012 Bayer Leverkusen season\u003c\/strong\u003e was a pivotal period for the BayArena club. After years of hovering in the Champions League without ever reaching the next level, Leverkusen built a solid, ambitious team, driven by a talented German locker room. The club finished this season in \u003cstrong\u003e5th place in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, high enough to remain in the European landscape, but far from its real potential — a recurring pain for Werkself supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era of \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Rolfes\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose printing adorns this jersey, a true midfield general, a silent but ever-present leader. Around him gravitated names like \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Ballack\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of his career in his 2011-12 season, \u003cstrong\u003eStefan Kießling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the inevitable home goalscorer — and \u003cstrong\u003eLars Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e, who rose to become one of Germany's best defensive midfielders. The atmosphere within the group was that of a team that knew it had the means to hurt anyone in the European Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeverkusen in Europa League 2011-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEliminated from the Champions League in the group stages, the Werkself players bounced back in the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e and pushed all the way to the semi-finals, a great performance that reminds us that this club never gives up. This European journey was one of the highlights of the season, collectively driven by a team without absolute stars but with a true group DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolfes' armband, symbol of a generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimon Rolfes\u003c\/strong\u003e had been Bayer's captain for several seasons by this time, and his role went far beyond the pitch: he embodied the stability of a club that always aimed high. Flocking his name on an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this season means choosing the captain over the star — and that says something about someone who collects this kind of item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunPower sponsor, a rare association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eSUNPOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e logo as Leverkusen's shirt sponsor is a short-lived peculiarity in the club's history, which makes this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bayer Leverkusen jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e even more identifiable and precisely dated. For a collector, this is exactly the kind of detail that makes the difference between a generic piece and a reference piece in a thematic collection.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that actually circulated in official channels at the time of its manufacture — not a modern reproduction with different finishes, not a mass-market replica with standardized cuts. The authentic from this Adidas era is recognizable by the quality of the technical fabric, the finishes of the heat-sealed or embroidered markings, and the interior labeling details that immediately betray the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, the jersey itself is in very good condition, and only the printing shows slight signs of normal wear, which is absolutely consistent with a jersey from this generation that has truly been worn. This is not a defect; it's proof that the piece is real. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Bayer Leverkusen jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition is a solid item for a collection or even for everyday wear.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys from the early 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally have cuts that match the standards of the time — more fitted than current models, with narrower shoulders and a body length sometimes shorter than what we're used to today. A vintage Adidas L from 2011-12 can easily correspond to a modern M or M\/L depending on your body shape. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your actual measurements: \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etotal jersey length\u003c\/strong\u003e are the two key pieces of data. Measure a jersey you currently wear and compare it with the actual dimensions of the product — our team is available if you have any doubts about the size before purchasing.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen away jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this generation are significantly less common on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market than the kits of major German clubs like Bayern or Borussia Dortmund. Leverkusen remains a niche club for collectors — which means that good pieces sell quickly when they appear, and their rarity is real, not manufactured. Adding an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Bayer Leverkusen 2011-12 jersey with printing\u003c\/strong\u003e to your collection means occupying a space that very few people have covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 with slightly worn printings is exactly the profile of a jersey that has been worn with respect — not abandoned in an attic, not mistakenly washed at 60 degrees. A \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e for a piece from 2011-12 is hard-earned and increasingly difficult to find. If Bayer Leverkusen from that era is part of your fan history, or if you're building a serious Bundesliga collection, this piece ticks all the boxes.\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\/Bayer_04_Leverkusen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBayer Leverkusen — 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 Rolfes and the Werkself of 2011-12 are part of your football culture, you already know that this piece won't be around forever — that's how it is with real vintage jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bayer Leverkusen","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54005802991891,"sku":"330950","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-BAYER-LEVERKUSEN-ROLFES-SHIRT-L-330950_5.jpg?v=1775192808","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-bayer-leverkusen-rolfes-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}