Bayer Leverkusen 2011-12 Adidas Vintage Away Shirt L

Bayer Leverkusen Away Jersey 2011-12 — The Werkself's Adidas away kit

The 2011-2012 season saw Leverkusen firing on all cylinders in the Bundesliga and Europa League, with a team capable of beating anyone on a good night. This vintage Adidas Bayer Leverkusen away jersey carries all those nights when the Werkself went looking for points far from the BayArena — and that's something no modern jersey can give you.

Jersey details

Season: 2011-2012
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Adidas
Condition: 9/10
State: CODE: V10152 - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

In 2011-2012, Bayer Leverkusen was one of the most exciting teams in Germany. The club from the chemical city on the Rhine finished that season in a very solid second place in the Bundesliga, behind an untouchable Bayern Munich that year — but well ahead of everyone else. That's no small feat: finishing runner-up in German football's elite requires earning it every week.

On the pitch, it was a team intelligently built by Robin Dutt and then taken over — a compact group, technically above average, with individuals capable of making a difference at any moment. Michael Ballack, at the end of his career but still present in the locker room, Stefan Kießling, chief goalscorer and living legend of the club, and a still very young André Schürrle who was starting to make a name for himself — this Werkself had talent to spare on and off the pitch.

Moments etched in this jersey

A rock-solid second place in the Bundesliga
Finishing second in the Bundesliga behind Jupp Heynckes' Bayern is a performance many German clubs would love to claim. Leverkusen fought to the end for this honorary spot, and this away jersey was there during all those decisive away games.

The Europa League as a proving ground
The Werkself in the Europa League is a team that never shows up just for tourism. This season, Leverkusen went through several rounds of the competition seriously, proving that the club had what it takes for high-level European football.

Kießling, master of the attack
Stefan Kießling is the absolute symbol of this Bayer Leverkusen of the 2010s — a regular goalscorer, an exemplary professional, somewhat underestimated outside Germany but adored at the BayArena. This season again, he carried the attack on his shoulders and asserted himself as one of the best center-forwards in the Bundesliga.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic jersey is an item made to be worn on the field or sold to fans of the time — the real stitching, the real materials, the real Adidas finishes of the early 2010s. Not a fast-fashion reproduction that copies the form without the soul. That's exactly what we're talking about here: an original Adidas Bayer Leverkusen 2011-2012 jersey, not an imitation.

This jersey is in 9/10 condition, which is exceptional for an item over ten years old. At this level, you're looking at an item that has been well preserved, with no significant visible degradation, and that can perfectly grace a collection display case or be proudly worn at a match. The code V10152 is our internal reference for tracking and traceability of the item.

Vintage size guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from the early 2010s fit differently from modern cuts. A vintage Large often corresponds to a contemporary Medium in current ranges — the cuts were less wide, less long, and designed to hug the body rather than hang loose. If you're used to modern, somewhat oversized jerseys, take this difference into account before confirming your purchase.

The right thing to do before buying: measure your chest circumference and torso length, then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey, which you can request from us. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that this item fits you like a glove — or rather, like a jersey made for the Bundesliga.

Why have it in your collection

Bayer Leverkusen is one of the most consistent clubs in German football, yet paradoxically one of the least represented in vintage jersey collections. The big names flock to Bayern, Dortmund, Schalke — and meanwhile, Werkself jerseys remain accessible and underrated. This 2011-2012 Adidas away jersey represents a pivotal era for the club, with a team of character and a real competitive level in the Bundesliga and in Europe.

In 9/10 condition, there are frankly not many like it still out there. More than ten years after the season, finding a Bayer Leverkusen away jersey from that era without discoloration, without peeling flocking, without damaged fabric — that has become a real quest. Here, the item is before you. It won't wait forever.

To go further

• Bayer Leverkusen - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

If the Werkself has a place in your heart as a German football fan — or if you just want a rare and well-preserved Bundesliga item in your collection — this jersey ticks all the boxes. It's your turn.