Trabzonspor Away Shirt Nike 2012-13 ÇAKIR vintage 9/10

Trabzonspor 2012-13 – The Nike away kit with ÇAKIR print, a piece of the Black Sea

For the 2012-13 season, Trabzonspor carried the full ambition of a club that had never truly come to terms with its relegation to mere Süper Lig outsider status. This Nike away jersey, flocked with ÇAKIR, in 9/10 condition, is a rare find: an authentic Turkish club item with a player's name, the kind of piece you don't often see in vintage shops.

Jersey details

Season: 2012-2013
Club: Trabzonspor
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Nike
Sponsor: TURK TELEKOM
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

Trabzonspor is the Black Sea club, the pride of Erzurumlu and all those who grew up believing that Turkish football wasn't just about Istanbul. In 2012-13, the coastal club was undergoing a transition season, seeking to regain its place in the Süper Lig elite after years of relative dominance in the 2000s. The Nike partnership gave the club visual credibility befitting its history, and the Turk Telekom sponsor anchored this kit in its era.

That season, Trabzonspor could rely on strong core players and a well-established playing identity. The name ÇAKIR flocked on the back of this away jersey directly refers to one of the squad's players, which immediately transforms the piece into a personalized item – a collector's dimension that blank jerseys lack. An authentic match-issued or player-flocked Turkish club jersey from this era is exactly what collectors of vintage Turkish jerseys look for but don't always find.

Moments etched into this jersey

Trabzonspor in the Süper Lig, a constant resistance against Istanbul's giants
In 2012-13, the club faced the trio of Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş in one of Europe's most electrifying domestic competitions. Holding their own against the giants with fewer resources is Trabzonspor's DNA – and this away jersey is a symbol of that.

The ultras culture of the Black Sea coast
Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium, the club's home at the time, was a sonic fortress known throughout Turkish football. Wearing the Trabzonspor 2012-13 away jersey means carrying the echo of those fiery stands during away matches against rivals.

Nike and Turkish football, a pivotal era
In the early 2010s, Nike dressed Trabzonspor with modern cuts and international templates, marking a clear break from the local kit manufacturers of previous decades. This 2012-13 away jersey is a direct testament to this aesthetic and industrial evolution of Turkish football.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that was produced to be worn on the field or in the locker rooms – not one intended for official store shelves. The finishes are different: more technical fabric, specific internal tags, and above all, a cut designed for an athlete's body. On an authentic Nike jersey from this period, you'll find the details specific to the pro range: high-density Dri-FIT, reinforced seams, sewn (not screen-printed) badges.

This one is in 9/10 condition, which, in terms of vintage jerseys, is almost new. No fading, no cracking on the flocking, no visible signs of wear on the seams. For a jersey over ten years old that may have seen Turkish turf, it's remarkable – and it commands a premium on the collector's market.

Vintage sizing guide

Nike jerseys from the early 2010s still followed relatively fitted cuts, inherited from the pre-relaxed fit era. A size M from that period generally corresponds to a modern S-M depending on body shape. If you usually wear a modern L, a vintage Nike M might be tight – especially across the chest and shoulders. Always allow for some leeway.

Before confirming your order, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey. The flat width multiplied by two gives you the actual chest circumference. For a collector's jersey in 9/10 condition, you definitely don't want to risk it with a "feeling" size – it would go straight to wall decor, at best.

Why you need it in your collection

Vintage jerseys from Turkish clubs outside Istanbul are chronically underrepresented in European collections. Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş – everyone has them. But a Trabzonspor away Nike 2012-13 with player flocking is a different story. Its rarity is real, demand exists among connoisseurs, and the market for this type of item is only growing as the generation that watched the Süper Lig in the early 2010s enters the age of serious collecting.

In 9/10 condition, this jersey won't wait. Flocked items with a player's name in this condition don't stay on the vintage market for long – English, German, and Scandinavian collectors who hunt for rare Turkish jerseys have a keen eye and quick buying reflex. There aren't many in this condition on the market right now, and even fewer with such clean name flocking.

To go further

• Trabzonspor - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

A flocked Nike Trabzonspor away jersey, in 9/10 condition, is the kind of thing you regret letting slip away. It's up to you.