{"product_id":"2013-14-bayer-leverkusen-sidney-sam-shirt-with-autograph","title":"Bayer Leverkusen Away Jersey 2013-14 Adidas Sidney Sam","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBayer Leverkusen 2013-14 Away Jersey – The Real Deal, Sidney Sam's, Hand-Signed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n2013-14 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in your hands, an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic away jersey worn by Sidney Sam\u003c\/strong\u003e — with his original autograph on it. Not a reproduction, not a fan souvenir: a jersey \u003cstrong\u003estraight from Champions League matches\u003c\/strong\u003e, signed by the player himself. That's what we have here.\n\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 2013-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bayer Leverkusen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e LG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champions League issue, Sidney Sam jersey with authentic autograph — authentic wear of a vintage jersey worn in European competition\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn 2013-14, \u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of its strongest periods on the European stage. Qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Leverkusen club found itself in a tough group alongside David Moyes' Manchester United, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Real Sociedad. The Werkself, as their fans call them, played ambitious football under \u003cstrong\u003eSami Hyppia\u003c\/strong\u003e at the beginning of the season, before Sascha Lewandowski took the reins midway through — a complex, human season, and that's what makes it so endearing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe squad that season was solid: \u003cstrong\u003eStefan Kießling\u003c\/strong\u003e leading the attack, \u003cstrong\u003eGonzalo Castro\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eLars Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e tackling everything that moved, and of course \u003cstrong\u003eSidney Sam\u003c\/strong\u003e — an explosive, technical winger, capable of turning a game with a burst of speed. He's the one who wore this jersey. He's the one who signed it. And that absolutely changes everything about the value of this piece.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe clash against Manchester United in the group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen faced Manchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Champions League — Old Trafford and the BayArena as backdrops. This kind of confrontation is exactly the context in which this away jersey was used, against Europe's top clubs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidney Sam, the winger who electrified the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTrained in Germany, \u003cstrong\u003eSidney Sam\u003c\/strong\u003e was at that time one of Leverkusen's most spectacular players in the Bundesliga. His speed and ability to beat defenders with the ball at his feet made him a key element of the Werkself's offensive play — and a player whose jerseys are now extremely rare on the collector's market.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn autograph, not a stamp — a real signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe autograph on this jersey is \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic and certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a print, not a series of signatures at a stand. It was Sidney Sam who held this pen, on this specific jersey. In the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's precisely this level of traceability that makes the difference between a nice piece and an exceptional one.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — also known as \"player issue\" or \"match issue\" — is a version identical to what players wear on the field. More fitted cuts, high-quality technical Adidas materials, careful finishes: everything is different from a replica sold in a general store. On a \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll also find the specific requirements requested by UEFA for European matches.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one is clearly authentic. The cut, the manufacturing details \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e specific to professional kits of that era, and especially its direct connection to Sidney Sam — all confirm that this is not a replica. It's real, tangible, from the pitch.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — especially player versions — often run smaller than current standards. An M on an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2013-14 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e might correspond to a modern S or XS depending on your build. This is a reality of the collector's market that needs to be anticipated before any purchase, especially for an athletic-cut jersey like this one.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore confirming your order, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. A jersey that's too small won't stretch — and with a jersey of this rarity, you don't take risks. When in doubt between two sizes, always opt for the larger one.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nA \u003cstrong\u003eBayer Leverkusen 2013-14 away jersey, Champions League issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, is already a rare piece in itself. But with the name of \u003cstrong\u003eSidney Sam\u003c\/strong\u003e — a player who wasn't in dressing rooms around the world for twenty years — and his authentic signature on top, it moves into another category. This type of jersey, traceable, with a real history and a verifiable signature, is exactly what true \u003cstrong\u003efootball jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e are looking for today. You don't see a jersey like this every day on specialized platforms.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nAnd the condition, 9\/10 — that's exceptional for a jersey worn in European competition. There aren't many in this condition on the market. Generally, \"match issue\" jerseys come with their scars: stains, deformations, flocking wear. Here, we're talking about a piece that was clearly kept with care after use. This is the kind of condition that allows you to display it, frame it, wear it — or simply to know that you own something intact and irreplaceable.\n\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 kits\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;\"\u003e\nIf you're looking for a piece with a real story, a real signature, and in impeccable condition — this one ticks all the boxes. It's up to you if you let it pass.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bayer Leverkusen","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54006739763475,"sku":"276798","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-BAYER-LEVERKUSEN-SIDNEY-SAM-SHIRT-with-autograph-M-276798_7.jpg?v=1775230725","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-bayer-leverkusen-sidney-sam-shirt-with-autograph","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}