Eintracht Frankfurt Goalkeeper Shirt 2013-14 Jako Vintage Boys S

Eintracht Frankfurt Goalkeeper Jersey 2013-14 – Jako Long Sleeve, Boys S

In the 2013-14 season, Eintracht Frankfurt navigated the Bundesliga with renewed ambitions and a solid goalkeeping unit behind them. This Jako long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey, sponsored by Alfa Romeo, in Boys S size, is a textile fragment from a specific era of German football — rare, authentic, and available in excellent condition.

Jersey Details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Type: Goalkeeper – Long Sleeve
Kit Manufacturer: Jako
Sponsor: ALFA ROMEO
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, a few small snags, nothing that compromises the beauty of the piece

What This Jersey Represents

The 2013-14 Eintracht Frankfurt season in the Bundesliga was one of a club fully rebuilding its identity. After a turbulent period around the turn of the 2010s — relegation to 2. Bundesliga in 2011, immediate promotion in 2012 — Eintracht found its place back in the German elite and sought to establish itself there long-term. This long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey is the textile reflection of that renewed ambition.

During this period, the club was coached by Armin Veh, an experienced tactician who had already proven himself in German football. The squad included players of character: Alexander Meier, the homegrown striker nicknamed "the Magician," established himself as one of the team's top scorers and a true club icon. The atmosphere at the Commerzbank-Arena was electric, with Eintracht's fans renowned as some of the most passionate and loyal in the Bundesliga.

Moments Etched into This Jersey

Confirmed Return to the Bundesliga
After promotion in 2012, the 2013-14 season was when Eintracht proved it wasn't there just to make up the numbers. The club stabilized in the mid-table and began to rebuild a strong sporting identity.

Alexander Meier, the Attack Leader
Meier was, at this time, becoming one of the leading attacking players in German football. His 2014-15 season would be his most prolific, but 2013-14 represents the rise of the player who embodies the club's spirit throughout that decade.

Jako and Alfa Romeo: A Partnership Rooted in Club History
Kit manufacturer Jako, a renowned German brand in professional football, crafted these jerseys with a know-how specific to quality European sportswear. The Alfa Romeo sponsor on the chest is a football-automotive marriage that gives these jerseys a vintage dimension immediately recognizable to any true connoisseur.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic jersey is not the same as a replica from factories for the general public. Authentic is the player version or the version sold in official stores at the time — the finishes are different, the fabrics more technical, the cuts designed for movement on a field. A long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey from this generation is even more specific: designed to withstand dives and keep the goalkeeper mobile in goal, the textile construction meets precise requirements.

This jersey displays an 8/10 condition with a few small snags — what's called "little pulls" in the collectible world. This is exactly what proves the jersey has lived, that it hasn't been hidden in plastic since 2013. For a serious collector, these micro-details of wear are part of the piece's authenticity. That's what an authentic vintage football jersey is.

Vintage Size Guide

This jersey is listed in Boys S size, which corresponds to a small children's cut for the 2013-14 era. Vintage sizes are consistently smaller than current standards — whether for adults or children. A Boys S from 2013 can easily correspond to a 10-12 year old child's size according to current body types, but cuts vary by kit manufacturer. Jako is no exception to the rule.

Before any purchase, the golden rule: measure the chest circumference and back length of the person concerned, then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we indicate or that you can request. Never rely solely on the label for vintage pieces — the cuts of 2013 no longer correspond to current size charts. It's better to take 30 seconds with a tape measure than to end up with a jersey that's too snug.

Why Have It In Your Collection

An Eintracht Frankfurt long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey from 2013-14 is a niche piece in the world of German football collectibles. Goalkeeper jerseys have historically been produced less, sold less, and are therefore rarer on the secondary market than outfield player versions. Add to that the kit manufacturer Jako — less "mainstream" than Nike or Adidas, thus less sought after by the masses but infinitely more precious for true connoisseurs of German football from the 2010s.

There aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8/10 for a vintage jersey over ten years old is a condition that is becoming rare. Most pieces from this era are either too worn to be proudly displayed, or stored in conditions that have damaged them. This one has held up. It has lived a little — the small snags attest to it — but it is there, solid, legible, presentable. For an Eintracht Frankfurt collection or a thematic collection on German football of the 2010s, this piece ticks all the boxes.

To Go Further

• Eintracht Frankfurt – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of Jerseys
• UEFA – European Football

If you're a fan of Eintracht, Jako, or simply German football of that era, this long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey is a piece you'll regret missing out on. It's up to you.