{"product_id":"2011-13-bayer-leverkusen-shirt","title":"Bayer Leverkusen 2011-13 Adidas Vintage Away Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBayer Leverkusen 2011-13 Adidas Away Jersey — The Neverkusen that wanted to break the curse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2011 and 2013, \u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history: an ambitious club, international-class players, and that \"Neverkusen\" label that had stuck for decades. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away jersey sponsored by SUNPOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that era — size M Boys, authentic wear, 8\/10 condition. Concrete, real, football.\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 2011-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bayer Leverkusen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\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 DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of life and matches\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\u003eBayer Leverkusen from 2011-2013\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club undergoing identity reconstruction. After years of coming close to major titles without ever seizing them — hence the cruel nickname \u003cstrong\u003e\"Neverkusen\"\u003c\/strong\u003e inherited from the failed finals in 2002 — the Rhineland club sought to establish itself permanently among the elite of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and on the European scene. Under the direction of Jupp Heynckes and then Sami Hyypiä, Bayer built a competitive, ambitious team, capable of competing with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, a generation of serious and bankable players wore this away jersey. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Ballack\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary figure of the Mannschaft, ended his career at Leverkusen during the 2011-2012 season, bringing his immense experience to a locker room that needed it. \u003cstrong\u003eStefan Kießling\u003c\/strong\u003e, homegrown goalscorer and true club icon, terrorized Bundesliga defenses season after season. And in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Rolfes\u003c\/strong\u003e ensured balance with the regularity of a metronome. This jersey is them. It's that period.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean campaigns — Champions League and Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the continental stage, Bayer Leverkusen competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Europa League during this period, confirming its status as a regular European club. These trips to hostile territories — Madrid, London, Moscow — are exactly the kind of matches played in the away jersey, the one you hold in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Ballack's last hurrah at the BayArena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing Ballack, former captain of Bayern and Chelsea, end his professional career in a Bayer jersey in 2011-2012, is a powerful image. A symbol of German football hanging up his boots where it all started for him in the Bundesliga — and this Adidas jersey exactly covers that final season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStefan Kießling, the Bundesliga's prolific goalscorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKießling\u003c\/strong\u003e was Bayer's offensive face throughout this era. Regularly in the top 5 of \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e goalscorers, he carried the club through difficult patches. An underrated striker on the European scale but revered in Leverkusen — and this Adidas away jersey is his too.\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 just a printed t-shirt. It's a piece made to be worn on or around a pitch, with the materials, technologies, and finishes of the era. The difference is in the details: the quality of the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric, the construction of the seams, the weight of the sponsor's flocking — here the \u003cstrong\u003eSUNPOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e logo — and especially that patina of time that no modern reproduction can imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in DIRTY condition and rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a good score. The DIRTY condition indicates visible signs of use: light soiling, perhaps a few small marks characteristic of a jersey that has been lived in. This is not a defect — it's proof that this piece is authentic, that it has a history, that it hasn't slept under plastic in a warehouse.\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 Adidas sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not follow modern standards. This jersey is listed as size \u003cstrong\u003eM Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e — which approximately corresponds to a child's or teenager's build according to current measurements, not a standard adult M. The cuts of the 2010s were already more fitted than today's cuts, but the Boys format adds an extra dimension that absolutely must be taken into account before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure. Measure the chest width of a garment that fits you well, and compare it with the actual dimensions of this jersey — don't hesitate to contact us for exact measurements. A poorly sized \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e stays in the drawer: it's better to order the right size the first time and enjoy the jersey as it should be, worn or displayed.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen 2011-2013 Adidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that is seriously starting to become rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. We're talking about a window of only two seasons, a SUNPOWER sponsor that no longer exists in the football landscape, and an Adidas era with specific graphic codes for this transition period between 2000s designs and more modern templates. The combo is precise — and serious collectors know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with a DIRTY state, this jersey remains at the top of the range for a worn piece. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most \u003cstrong\u003evintage Leverkusen jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era found in circulation are much more damaged or have lost their authenticity due to overly aggressive washing. This one has a history but still holds up, and that's exactly what you look for when building a real collection.\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 — History of jerseys\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 Bayer Leverkusen from 2011-2013 holds a place in your memory as a European football fan, this Adidas away jersey is for you — but in M Boys size, so be sure to check your measurements before grabbing it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bayer Leverkusen","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54006739599635,"sku":"254681","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54006739632403,"sku":"332579","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-13-BAYER-LEVERKUSEN-SHIRT-M-BOYS-254681_6.jpg?v=1775230719","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-13-bayer-leverkusen-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}