Nürnberg Home Shirt 2012-13 Adidas Vintage - 9/10

Nürnberg 2012-13 Adidas Home Kit — "Club der Rekordmeister" in the Bundesliga

In the 2012-13 season, 1. FC Nürnberg fought for survival in the German top flight under Adidas colors, with the discount store NKD logo on the chest — a home kit that perfectly embodies the rough, authentic, and passionate nature of Bundesliga football. This size M vintage Nürnberg kit in 9/10 condition is a piece for those who know that football isn't just about the clubs that make headlines every week.

Kit Details

Season: 2012-2013
Club: 1. FC Nürnberg
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: NKD
Size: M (Boys)
Condition: 9/10

What This Kit Represents

1. FC Nürnberg is not just any club. With 9 German championship titles, the Bavarian club is one of the most successful clubs in German football history — hence its nickname "Club der Rekordmeister" (Club of Champions) shared with other great names in the country. But the 2012-13 season was played on a completely different note: FCN was a Bundesliga club fighting to maintain its place in the top flight, far from the glory days of the 1920s and 1930s. It's this duality that makes this kit so interesting — a club with immense history, stuck in a mid-table reality.

On the pitch that season, Nürnberg relied on solid players, well-known to fans of vintage Bundesliga. Timm Klose, a tough defender, embodied the spirit of this resilient team. Markus Feulner, a seasoned midfielder, and Tomas Pekhart in attack were among those players who gave everything for the shirt without necessarily making headlines. This is the football we love for real reasons.

Moments Etched in This Kit

Survival Snatching in the Final Moments
The 2012-13 season was one of constant stress for FCN supporters. Nürnberg finished the Bundesliga season in the lower half of the table, narrowly avoiding the agony of relegation or play-offs — every point gained at the Grundig-Stadion was a celebration.

The Bavarian Derby in Bayern's Shadow
Playing in the Bundesliga when FC Bayern Munich was having one of its most dominant seasons in modern history is an uncomfortable but proud position. FCN wore this kit with the same regional pride it always displayed against the Munich giant.

NKD on the Chest — Football Rooted in Reality
The sponsor NKD, a very popular discount store chain in Bavaria and Germany, speaks volumes about the club's identity: no mega-contract with a car manufacturer or an international bank, but a local, popular, authentic partnership. True collectors of vintage football shirts love this kind of detail.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage kit is a piece that was actually marketed during the season in question — not a recent reproduction, not a reprint. We're talking about an original Adidas textile, with its period tags, its flocking done using 2012 techniques, and its characteristic stitching from the production of that era. The difference with a modern replica is immediately felt in the hand: the cut, the drape of the fabric, the graphic details — everything is original.

This one shows a 9/10 condition, which in the world of collector's kits represents an exceptional state. Almost no visible defects, prints are sharp, seams are intact. For a piece that is now over ten years old, this kind of preservation is becoming seriously rare in the secondary market for vintage Bundesliga kits.

Vintage Size Guide

A crucial point for any buyer of a vintage Adidas kit: sizes from that era do not correspond to current standards. A 2012-13 M is generally smaller than an Adidas M released in 2023. Cuts were more fitted, less wide, with measurements designed for an audience that did not expect the "oversize" comfort found today. Also pay attention to the "Boys" mention in the title: this indication may mean that the cut is tailored for a young adult or a slender build, which further reduces the measurements compared to a standard adult M.

Before buying, get out the tape measure. Measure your shoulder width, chest circumference, and compare with the flat measurements of the kit if available. Generally, if you wear a comfortable M today, this kit will be perfect for a slender or slim figure. If you are between M and L in modern cuts, skip it or expect a tighter fit. A vintage football kit does not forgive a poor size estimate.

Why Have It in Your Collection

Vintage Bundesliga kits from clubs outside the German top 3 are clearly underrepresented in French collections — and that's precisely where their growing value lies. Nürnberg is a club with a monumental history, a champion's past that commands respect, and kits that circulate in much smaller quantities than those of Borussia Dortmund or Bayern. This Nürnberg 2012-13 Adidas kit represents a specific era, a club in a pivotal period, with a sponsor that anchors the piece in a very Germanic social and cultural reality. This is the kind of kit that always sparks conversation in a collectors' locker room.

And let's be honest: there aren't many Nürnberg home kits from 2012-13 in 9/10 condition floating around in this state. As time goes by, pieces degrade, disappear into the back of closets, or end up in the trash during moves. Getting a nearly perfect copy more than ten years after its release is a window that remains open for only a very short time.

To Go Further

• 1. FC Nürnberg - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

This kit won't be for everyone — and that's exactly why it's for you. If you're looking for an authentic vintage Bundesliga kit with character and a true story, you know what to do.