{"product_id":"2011-12-fc-basel-u14-longsleeve-shirt","title":"FC Basel U14 2011-12 Nike Longsleeve Home vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Basel 2011-12 — The U14 Nike long-sleeved jersey, sponsored by Novartis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2011-12 season, FC Basel, youth academy. This is not a first-team jersey; it's a \u003cstrong\u003eU14 Nike long-sleeved training jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — a locker room item that comes directly from the youth categories of Switzerland's most successful club. With \u003cstrong\u003eNOVARTIS as the main sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e, this authentic jersey bears the mark of a club that, at this precise moment, shone both nationally and across Europe.\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 FC Basel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVARTIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e U14 (Youth Academy)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e DAMAGED PRINTINGS, PULLS, BOBBLES — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, real play marks on a collector's item\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;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Basel was at the top of Swiss football\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Basel club strung together Super League titles and established itself as the absolute benchmark in Switzerland. But beyond the trophies, it's an entire training philosophy that made the club famous — a structured, ambitious academy that produced players capable of competing at the highest European level. This \u003cstrong\u003eU14 training jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is tangible proof of this: even the youth categories wore the same kit manufacturer, the same sponsor, the same identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis season saw FC Basel compete on two fronts. In the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e, Heiko Vogel's men — who replaced Thorsten Fink mid-season — maintained the pressure and kept the club among the very top. In the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, Basel participated in the group stage, a common occurrence for the club at that time. In this context, the academy's youth evolved in a top-tier professional environment, in direct contact with players like \u003cstrong\u003eXherdan Shaqiri\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose spectacular trajectory made an entire generation of young Baslers dream.\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\u003eFC Basel, Swiss champions 2011-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe club once again won the \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Super League\u003c\/strong\u003e title this season, confirming its dominance in Swiss football. For the academy's youth, playing in these colors during a title-winning season is something that leaves a lasting mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shaqiri era and Basel youth development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXherdan Shaqiri\u003c\/strong\u003e was the perfect emblem of what the FC Basel academy could produce — trained at the club, launched professionally, he exploded onto the European scene precisely during this period. For the U14s of 2011-12, he was living proof that the path existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOVARTIS, a partnership rooted in the club's identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Basel pharmaceutical giant \u003cstrong\u003eNOVARTIS\u003c\/strong\u003e is much more than a sponsor — it's a local institution, symbolizing Basel's economic power. Seeing this logo on a training jersey helps one understand how deeply FC Basel is rooted in the economic and cultural fabric of its city.\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 not a jersey made to be sold in stores. It's a piece produced to be worn — in training, in matches, in the locker room. The finishes, the materials, the cut details: everything is designed for performance, not for display. And that is precisely what makes them so sought after by \u003cstrong\u003efootball jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eU14 FC Basel 2011-12 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a condition of 7\/10 with damaged prints, pulled threads, and bobbles. These are not flaws — they are irrefutable proof that it has lived. That a kid put it on on November mornings to go to practice. That this jersey has been washed, worn, sweated in. For a collector looking for authenticity, that is priceless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e follow different cuts than current standards. A size S from that era generally fits smaller and more fitted than a modern S. This jersey comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eU14\u003c\/strong\u003e category — which implies a cut designed for young players, therefore particularly tight. Do not rely on your usual size without checking the actual measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a jersey you currently wear and measure it flat: shoulder to shoulder width, total length, chest circumference divided by two. Compare these measurements with those indicated in the product description. A \u003cstrong\u003ewell-fitting vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e will always be more satisfying than a piece that is too large or too small — especially for a specific item like a youth training jersey.\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\u003eClub training jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest items on the vintage football market. Unlike first-team jerseys produced in large quantities, youth category equipment is manufactured in very limited quantities, often never going on public sale. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eU14 FC Basel Nike 2011-12 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in circulation is already a happy anomaly. It's the kind of piece you won't find twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith its 7\/10 condition and visible signs of wear, this jersey doesn't claim to be new — and that's a good thing. There aren't many in this condition precisely because they were worn until they fell apart. This one has held up, and it shows. For a collection focused on the \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity of Swiss football\u003c\/strong\u003e or the vintage Nike universe of the 2010s, this is a meaningful acquisition.\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_Basel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Basel — 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 rare item that goes off the beaten path of usual collecting, this Basel training jersey has everything you need. It's up to you to see if you're ready to welcome a little bit of Switzerland into your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FC Basel","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54013476143379,"sku":"249321","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-FC-BASEL-U14-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-249321_1.jpg?v=1775532737","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-fc-basel-u14-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}