Kaiserslautern 2013-14 Uhlsport Borysiuk Home vintage jersey

Kaiserslautern 2013-14 Uhlsport Jersey – The Borysiuk Flocking, a Locker Room Piece Straight from the Fritz Walter Stadion

The 2013-14 season, 1. FC Kaiserslautern plays in the 2. Bundesliga, far from the heights that once made Europe tremble, but with the fierce determination of a club that never gives up. This Uhlsport home jersey with Borysiuk's name – a Polish midfielder who played for Bayer Leverkusen – is not from warehouse stock: it has lived, it has been worn, and it shows.

Jersey details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Uhlsport
Sponsor: Allgäuer Latschenkiefer
Flocking: Borysiuk
Size: XL
Condition: 8/10
State: Little pulls, signature, dirty – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, not a replica out of its plastic bag

What this jersey represents

In 2013-14, 1. FC Kaiserslautern was going through a challenging period. The "Rote Teufel" – Red Devils – club was playing in the German second division, a world away from its glory years in the Bundesliga, but with a weighty legacy in the stands of the Fritz Walter Stadion. It's a people's club, rooted in the Palatinate, which continues to draw crowds despite the division.

That season, Arkadiusz Borysiuk was part of the squad, a solid and discreet Polish defensive midfielder whom local supporters appreciated for his work rate. Around him were players like Srdjan Lakic, a tough forward well-known in the German divisions, and a team built for the promotion battle. All supervised by the club's staff during a period of permanent rebuilding that characterized FCK in the 2010s.

Moments etched in this jersey

The Fritz Walter Stadion, a fortress in the 2. Bundesliga
At home, Kaiserslautern remained formidable despite the division. The stadium perched on the Betzenberg hill created an atmosphere that many Bundesliga clubs lacked – and this jersey is direct proof of that.

Borysiuk, a name that tells a story of an era
The Polish midfielder arrived at Kaiserslautern after a spell at Bayer Leverkusen and perfectly embodied the FCK profile of that period: players with experience, coming to revive a career or play a crucial role in the quest for promotion. His flocking on this authentic jersey makes it an immediately identifiable collector's item.

Uhlsport at the helm – a kit manufacturer rooted in German football
Uhlsport, a German brand founded in 1948, is inextricably linked to the country's football. Equipping Kaiserslautern in 2013-14 was a local, consistent collaboration with real technical expertise. Jerseys from that era produced by Uhlsport are rare on the collector's market today – much more so than productions from giants like Nike or Adidas.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that actually existed in the locker rooms, in the stands, on the bodies of players or supporters who experienced the matches live. It's not a commercial reproduction printed in thousands of copies years later. The seams, the finishes, the fabric weight – everything is designed for the field, not for a store display.

This one, rated 8/10, shows a few small pulls, slight dirt, and a signature – all evidence that this jersey had a real life. This is not a defect; it's exactly what a true vintage football jersey collector looks for: raw authenticity, not new in blister packaging.

Vintage size guide

The sizes of vintage football jerseys from the 2010s – and particularly those from kit manufacturers like Uhlsport – tend to be cut straighter and sometimes shorter than current standards. An XL from that era might correspond to a current L depending on your body shape and preferred fit. Don't rely solely on the label.

Before confirming your order, take a flexible tape measure and measure your chest circumference, waist circumference, and the length of your current torso. Compare with a jersey you already own and feel comfortable in. This is the most reliable method to avoid any unpleasant surprises upon receipt.

Why have it in your collection

Kaiserslautern jerseys are not found on every street corner at second-hand markets or general resale platforms. FCK remains a cult club in German football – Bundesliga champions in 1998, moving directly up from the second division, an almost unique feat in the history of European football – but its 2. Bundesliga jerseys from the 2010s are underrepresented in collections. This is precisely what makes them valuable.

There aren't many in this condition with such specific name-flocking as Borysiuk. A player's name immediately transforms a generic jersey into a narrative piece – you know exactly who wore it, in what context, and when. And an 8/10 condition with a signature is the collector's sweet spot: used enough to be credible, well-preserved enough to be proud to display it.

To go further

• 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of jerseys
• UEFA – European Football

If you're looking for a jersey that tells a real story of German football – not a logo on a white background from a commercial reissue – this one deserves your attention. FCK, there's no arguing with that.