{"product_id":"2013-14-energie-cottbus-farina-match-issue-shirt","title":"Energie Cottbus 2013-14 Home Saller Match Issue Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEnergie Cottbus 2013-14 – The one-season Saller jersey between two worlds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2013-14, \u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003e3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third tier of German football — far from the heights of the Bundesliga, but with a club that still carries the history of one of the most singular fates of reunited German football. This \u003cstrong\u003eSaller home match issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eTropical Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a piece that speaks as much of football as it does of regional identity.\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 Energie Cottbus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saller\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TROPICAL ISLAND\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003eThe history of \u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e is that of a club from Lower Lusatia, a region in eastern Germany, which rose to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 2000s before gradually falling back into the lower divisions. In 2013-14, the club competed in the \u003cstrong\u003e3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e, a demanding division where every match is a battle to maintain the cohesion of a squad often made up of young talents and experienced soldiers. This was not a season of European glory — it was a season of struggle, of territory, of sporting survival in a ruthless league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe team from that era was built around a solid group, typical of German third-division clubs that rely on collective solidarity more than individual brilliance. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Karl\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was in the Cottbus ranks at the time, embodied this warrior spirit of the 3. Liga — discreet in the mainstream media, but irreplaceable on the field. The \u003cstrong\u003eStadion der Freundschaft\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's iconic home ground, remained a stronghold where the atmosphere of the Lusatian fans pushed the players to excel in every home game.\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\u003cstrong\u003eA season of reconstruction in the 3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter years in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, Cottbus in 2013-14 attempted to stabilize its project in the third division and consider a return to the higher leagues. It was in this context of reconstruction that this Saller home jersey was worn on the field of the \u003cstrong\u003eStadion der Freundschaft\u003c\/strong\u003e, in front of supporters who had never abandoned their club despite the relegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Island, the most improbable sponsor in German football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing the \u003cstrong\u003eTropical Island\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on a football jersey is certainly a curious sight that catches the eye of any collector. This huge indoor beach resort, located in a former airship hangar in Brand, a few kilometers from Cottbus, has become one of the most unusual and recognizable sponsors in East German football. This strong local partnership gives this jersey a unique and immediately identifiable regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaller, the little-known kit manufacturer among connoisseurs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a German kit manufacturer specializing in lower division clubs, little known to the general public but highly valued by collectors interested in off-the-beaten-path football. Its products remain rare on the vintage collection market, giving each Saller-branded item true rarity value, even more so for a \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — or \"prepared for match\" — is a jersey that has been manufactured and prepared under the same conditions as a jersey actually worn on the field: reinforced finishes, flocking applied internally by the club, premium technical fabric. It's not a replica sold in stores for fans: it's the real deal, the one that lives in the locker rooms, the one that exudes authenticity with every stitch. The difference from a mass-market replica is immediately noticeable when you hold this type of item in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exceptional for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this category. No holes, no significant discoloration, no peeling flocking — it's a piece that has been carefully preserved and arrives to you in near-new condition. For a match issue from a 3. Liga club supplied by Saller, finding it in 9\/10 condition in 2024 is clearly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis jersey is a \u003cstrong\u003esize S\u003c\/strong\u003e, but beware: football jersey sizes from the early 2010s, especially from German kit manufacturers like Saller, generally correspond to the cuts of the time — more fitted and less generous than the modern oversized cuts we know today. A 2013-14 S can easily correspond to an XS-S in current standards, depending on your body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab a tape measure. Measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the exact product measurements if available. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — because a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wrong size stays in a drawer, which is a shame for such a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus 2013-14 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for a serious collector's grail: a club with an atypical journey in reunited German football, a niche kit manufacturer like \u003cstrong\u003eSaller\u003c\/strong\u003e whose products are rarely found on the secondary market, a sponsor as original as \u003cstrong\u003eTropical Island\u003c\/strong\u003e that anchors this piece in a strong regional identity, and the \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue\u003c\/strong\u003e status that guarantees the authenticity of the material. This is exactly the kind of piece you don't find in major jersey stores — the kind that raises the eyebrows of true connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is in a state that far exceeds what is usually found for this type of item. There aren't many in this condition on the market — and even fewer with the \u003cstrong\u003eFarina\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking that further customizes this match issue and gives it a concrete history, a name, an identity. That's what makes the difference between a jersey you buy and a jersey you talk about.\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\/Energie_Cottbus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEnergie Cottbus - 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 - Kit History\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;\"\u003eA Saller jersey, an improbable sponsor, a club that embodies East German football in its most authentic form — if you're looking for a truly unique piece, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Energie Cottbus","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54008989155603,"sku":"244017","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-ENERGIE-COTTBUS-FARINA-MATCH-ISSUE-SHIRT-S-244017_1.jpg?v=1775352422","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-energie-cottbus-farina-match-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}