{"product_id":"2012-13-bordeaux-shirt","title":"Bordeaux Away Shirt 2012-13 Puma KIA Vintage L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBordeaux Away Jersey 2012-13 – Puma \u0026amp; KIA, a season of rebuilding at Chaban\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2012-13 season saw Bordeaux attempting to regain its former glory after several prosperous years. This \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux away jersey 2012-13 by Puma\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures this pivotal moment for the Girondins club, between European ambition and internal rebuilding. An authentic relic of an era not so distant, but already highly collectible.\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 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girondins de Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KIA\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\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;\"\u003eIn 2012-13, the \u003cstrong\u003eGirondins de Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e were navigating a complex period. The club had just emerged from a golden decade, marked by the French championship title in 2009 under Laurent Blanc, but that era already seemed distant. Under the direction of Francis Gillot, Bordeaux sought to stabilize a squad in full transition, with the ambition of returning to the top of \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Matmut Atlantique stadium had not yet been built — the season was still played at Stade Chaban-Delmas, which gives a particularly nostalgic feel to everything from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eYoan Gourcuff\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical figure in the Girondins midfield, and \u003cstrong\u003eJaroslav Plasil\u003c\/strong\u003e, the unfailing Czech metronome of the club for years, embodied this team which had quality but lacked consistency. \u003cstrong\u003eWahbi Khazri\u003c\/strong\u003e also began to assert himself, as did \u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Maurice-Belay\u003c\/strong\u003e on the wings. It was a season for those who still believed, who pushed despite the nascent institutional turmoil surrounding the club.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean continuity as an objective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBordeaux had accustomed its supporters to regular European campaigns around the turn of the 2000s-2010s. In 2012-13, maintaining course in Ligue 1 to aim for European qualification remained the club's absolute priority. Every away game in this Puma jersey was a battle to stay in the French top 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaban-Delmas, last bastion before the big move\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStade Chaban-Delmas, this mythical French football venue with its unique architecture, lived its last great seasons as the home of the Girondins. Wearing this away jersey in 2012-13 means belonging to the very last generation of the Chaban era — a symbolic rarity that few collectors immediately grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Puma partnership, a strong visual identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e had been dressing the Girondins for many seasons by this time, forging a graphic identity recognizable among a thousand for the club's fans. The Puma cuts and finishes of this period have their own character, combining sobriety and efficiency, which fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ligue 1 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e actively seek today.\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 fundamentally different from a mass-produced replica. We are talking about a piece made to be worn on a pitch or in the stands by a real fan, with the materials, flocking, and finishes of the era. No modern reproduction, no shortcuts on the quality of prints — it's the real thing, the one that existed in 2012-13, period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with \"Slightly Used Printings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: specifically, the fabric is in very good general condition, but the markings — kit manufacturer flocking, KIA sponsor, any numbers — show slight signs of wear consistent with a jersey that has been worn. This is precisely what makes it authentic. A jersey that is too perfect for a piece of this age raises questions — this one has a story.\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 jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2010-2013 do not correspond to current standards. A size L from this era at Puma often fits closer to a modern M, with a more fitted cut, narrower shoulders, and a different body length. Never rely solely on the letter displayed on the label to validate your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe right thing to do before ordering: take a jersey you wear regularly, lay it flat, and measure the width at the armpits as well as the total length. Compare these measurements with those we provide for this jersey. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and for a \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e to actually end up in your closet rather than someone else's.\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\u003eBordeaux away jersey 2012-13\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming rare on the market for vintage Ligue 1 pieces. We are in that particular time window — neither recent enough to be considered modern, nor old enough to have been systematically preserved. Collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eGirondins de Bordeaux jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e know this: finding a piece from this season in good condition is increasingly difficult. The KIA sponsorship, the Puma kit manufacturer, and the context of the last Chaban make it a unique combination historically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with slight wear on the printings, this is clearly a piece that has been worn — which is a guarantee of authenticity — but remains largely presentable, displayable, and above all wearable. There aren't many in this condition on the market right now. Well-preserved examples from this season sell quickly as soon as they appear, often without warning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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_Girondins_de_Bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBordeaux – 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.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 – Official Site\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 a Girondins fan or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ligue 1 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece clearly deserves your attention — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54006880403731,"sku":"338096","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-BORDEAUX-SHIRT-L-338096_1.jpg?v=1775240816","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-bordeaux-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}