{"product_id":"2011-12-valerenga-shirt","title":"Vålerenga Home Shirt Adidas 2011-12 vintage - collector's item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVålerenga 2011-12: the home Adidas jersey of an iconic Oslo club\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOslo, 2011-2012 season. \u003cstrong\u003eVålerenga IF\u003c\/strong\u003e is competing in the Eliteserien with the ambition of returning to the top of the league, and it's this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eNORDEA\u003c\/strong\u003e, that the players proudly wear at Ullevaal Stadion. An authentic Scandinavian vintage, size M, in 9\/10 condition — meaning almost impeccable.\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 Vålerenga IF (Oslo, Norway)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NORDEA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVålerenga IF\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1913 in the working-class district of Etterstad in Oslo, is much more than just a Norwegian football club — it's a working-class institution, an identity, a state of mind. The club has won the Norwegian championship several times, and the supporters of \u003cstrong\u003eKlanen\u003c\/strong\u003e, their legendary fan group, are renowned throughout Scandinavia for their passion and organization. In 2011-2012, the club is playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eEliteserien\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Norwegian top flight, and is looking to confirm its status as a local football giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis period was marked by a competitive squad, with locally trained players and a few experienced recruits. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eHarmeet Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical midfielder who came through the Norwegian youth teams, and offensive players capable of making a difference in the league, proudly wear this jersey. Kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e dresses the club with its classic codes — a collaboration that gives this jersey that undeniable character that collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately recognize.\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\u003eUllevaal Stadion as a fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVålerenga shares and plays some of its matches at Ullevaal, the Norwegian national stadium, an arena that commands respect from all opponents. At home, with this jersey on their backs and the chants of Klanen in the background, the atmosphere is simply unique in the Scandinavian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hard-fought Eliteserien season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2011 \u003cstrong\u003eEliteserien\u003c\/strong\u003e season saw Vålerenga battle match after match in an extremely competitive Norwegian league, against rivals like Rosenborg, Molde, and Strømsgodset. This jersey was worn in every confrontation of this campaign — every victory, every hard-fought point bears the mark of this commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe NORDEA partnership, a symbol of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eNORDEA\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major Scandinavian banking group, emblazons this jersey with a logo characteristic of this era of Norwegian football. It's this kind of detail that anchors a jersey in its time and makes it immediately recognizable to a connoisseur of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Scandinavian football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 the version worn by players or officially sold at the time — not a recent reproduction, not a counterfeit made for collectors. The Adidas finishes of this generation, the inner labels, the cut, the fabric weight: everything speaks of a piece produced to be played in, worn, experienced on a pitch or in the stands more than ten years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning it's in very good shape, practically. No noticeable discoloration, no visible snags, the flocking and logos are intact. For a jersey over a decade old, this is a rarity that deserves to be highlighted. This kind of piece is not found by rummaging through a garage sale on a Sunday morning.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are cut differently from modern fits. A vintage M often corresponds to a current S or XS by contemporary standards — the cut is more fitted, less oversized, and the fabric doesn't stretch in the same way as today's technical materials. Do not rely solely on the label when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take your measurements: shoulder width, chest circumference, torso length. Compare them to the actual dimensions of the jersey if available, or contact the seller directly. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — impossible to exchange once committed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Scandinavian club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly underrepresented in European collections — everyone chases after the big English, Spanish, or Italian clubs, and that's precisely why this \u003cstrong\u003eVålerenga 2011-12 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e has value. It's a rare, identifiable piece from a club with a real popular history in its country. Collectors who know, know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many in this state. Most jerseys from that era and league were worn until they were worn out, lent to friends, washed a hundred times, lost in a box. Finding such a clean example is statistically improbable — and it largely justifies adding it to a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/V%C3%A5lerenga_IF_Fotball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVålerenga IF - 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;\"\u003eThis Vålerenga 2011-12 jersey is a piece of Oslo, Nordic football, and Adidas history in your wardrobe — if you're the type to appreciate something off the beaten path, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Scandinavian Clubs","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54013473947923,"sku":"371730","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-VALERENGA-SHIRT-M-371730_1.jpg?v=1775532655","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-valerenga-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}