Hannover 96 Home Jako 2012-13 Huszti Vintage Shirt

Hannover 96 2012-13 – The Jako European era jersey, flocked Huszti

In 2012-2013, Hannover 96 played for the second consecutive season in the Europa League — a rare event in the club's history. This Jako home jersey sponsored by TUI, flocked with the name of Szabolcs Huszti, is exactly that: a piece of this enchanted interlude in Northern German Bundesliga history.

Jersey details

Season: 2012-2013
Club: Hannover 96
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Jako
Sponsor: TUI
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

In the early 2010s, Hannover 96 was undoubtedly going through the best period in its recent history. Under the leadership of coach Mirko Slomka, the club had finished fourth in the Bundesliga in 2010-2011, securing a historic ticket to the European Cup. This was no accident: it was the result of a coherent project, a united locker room, and a clear playing identity against the giants of the German championship.

The 2012-2013 season saw Hannover competing on two fronts — Europa League and Bundesliga — with a squad built for the occasion. Szabolcs Huszti, the Hungarian attacking midfielder with a surgical left foot, was one of the key players in this team. Alongside players like Mame Biram Diouf, Didier Ya Konan, and captain Steven Cherundolo, the club displayed real ambition and a fighting spirit that had won over the fans of the AWD Arena.

Moments etched in this jersey

The 2012-13 Europa League journey
For the second consecutive season, Hannover 96 competed in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, a rare feat for a club of its size. The club faced renowned European opponents, confirming that the previous season was not a fluke.

Huszti, the Hungarian maestro
Szabolcs Huszti was much more than just a substitute in this system: his set pieces and his vision of the game made him one of the most dangerous midfielders in the Bundesliga at that time. Having his name on the back of this jersey is a true collector's signature.

Jako at the helm of a rising club
The German kit manufacturer Jako, less publicized than the giants of the sector, seriously outfitted Hannover during this great era. These jerseys are rarely represented in collections today, which makes them rare vintage pieces on the market.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that genuinely existed in its era — not a re-release, not a modern copy. The finishes, the labels, the period flocking, the woven badge: everything speaks of real manufacturing, intended to be worn in the stands or on the training grounds of the time. That's what makes the difference with a replica produced ten years later.

This one has an 8/10 condition with slight traces of wear on the prints and some small spots — nothing serious, but still visible. These small marks of time are exactly what authenticate the piece and tell its story. A jersey that is too perfect doesn't exist after twelve years of life.

Vintage size guide

Vintage sizes from the 2010s — especially continental European cuts like those from Jako — tend to fit more snugly than current standards. A boys' L from that era generally corresponds to a fitted style, designed for a teenager or a slender adult looking for a close-fitting look. Don't rely solely on the label: body shapes have evolved.

Before ordering, measure your chest and compare it with the measurements indicated in our size chart. As a general rule, if you hesitate between two sizes, take the larger one — especially if you want to wear it regularly rather than display it. A poorly fitted collector's jersey is a missed opportunity.

Why you should have it in your collection

Hannover 96 in the Europa League, Jako as kit manufacturer, Huszti's name on the back: this combination is frankly hard to find today. Jerseys from German clubs with lower international renown are systematically underrepresented in collections, which makes them all the more interesting to find. In ten years, you'll still be looking for this jersey.

There aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8/10 with period flocking and original sponsor intact is exactly what a serious collector looks for — something genuine, traceable, with history but still presentable. It's not a museum piece under glass: it's a jersey with a soul that can still live on.

To go further

• Hannover 96 – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of jerseys
• UEFA – European Football

If you're looking for a vintage Bundesliga jersey that truly stands out, you've come to the right place. It's up to you if you let it pass.