{"product_id":"2013-14-vfl-bochum-kohler-shirt","title":"VfL Bochum 2013-14 Nike Home Vintage Shirt Köhler XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2013-14 Nike Home Jersey — The Köhler Flocking for Eternity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2013-14, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e battled in the 2. Bundesliga with the ambition of returning to Germany's football elite — and this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey with Köhler flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this intense period in the history of the Ruhr club. An authentic vintage in XXL, branded \u003cstrong\u003eNETTO\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chest, that evokes the stadium, the locker room, and the passion of German grassroots football.\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 VfL Bochum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NETTO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE SPOTS, LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2013-14 VfL Bochum season\u003c\/strong\u003e took place in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of German football. The club from the Ruhrgebiet, founded in 1848 and with a rich history in the top flight, was then experiencing a period of rebuilding and thwarted ambition. This jersey embodies exactly what is most authentic about second division football: clubs that never give up, unwavering supporters, and a strong identity deeply rooted in their being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRewirpowerstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e — renamed after long bearing the name Ruhrstadion — then resonated with the chants of supporters who never abandoned their club, even in difficult times. Nike equipped VfL Bochum at that time with a jersey made for effort, sober in its design, stamped with the logo of the discount supermarket \u003cstrong\u003eNETTO\u003c\/strong\u003e, a regional partner anchored in the social reality of the Ruhr. It's a football jersey for the field, not for display.\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\u003eVfL Bochum and their resilience in the 2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the 2013-14 season, Bochum clung to the middle of the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e table, a division where every point earned is a victory in itself. The club navigated a period of sporting and financial transition that would have brought down many clubs of lesser character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA coach, a project, an identity to rebuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeter Neururer took the helm of the club during this turbulent period — his name remains associated with an attempt at stabilization in a difficult context. \u003cstrong\u003eRuhr football\u003c\/strong\u003e has always been a matter of character before it was a matter of budget, and VfL Bochum is the perfect embodiment of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Köhler flocking — a name on the back, a story in your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey bears \u003cstrong\u003eKöhler\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking, and it is precisely this detail that makes it a unique piece in the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Finding a player's jersey — not a generic replica, a real named jersey — from a club like Bochum from this period is already a rarity in itself.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a store replica. It's the version worn by players on the field — a more fitted cut, technical fabric designed for performance, different finishes on the embroideries and Nike stamps. What you hold in your hands is the real thing, not a commercial reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and some slight signs of wear — small stains, slight pulls, slightly worn printings — this jersey bears the scars of its past. This is not a defect; it is proof of authenticity. A jersey that is too perfect after more than ten years tells no story. This one tells a story.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage Nike jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this generation — early 2010s — generally correspond to modern standards for large sizes, but the fit remains closer to the body than today's loose cuts. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e generally suits someone between 1m85 and 1m95 with a standard physique, but it all depends on your body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, and compare with the flat measurements of the jersey — do not hesitate to contact us for exact measurements of this piece. A poorly fitted jersey, even the rarest in the world, is still a jersey you never wear.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman second division club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s are now among the most difficult pieces to find on the vintage football market. Major teams — Bayern, Dortmund, Schalke — have been commercially overexploited. But a \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum 2013-14 jersey with player flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e, in XXL, with the NETTO sponsor in good condition? This is the kind of piece that disappears without warning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be honest. An 8\/10 for a jersey from this era with original flocking is a solid rating for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's German football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. The imperfections are minimal, the essential is preserved — the flocking, the fabric structure, the Nike embroideries. This is exactly what a true collector looks for: history without major degradation.\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\/VfL_Bochum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVfL Bochum — 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 — Jersey 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;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a jersey that stands out from the beaten path of German vintage and embodies the popular football of the Ruhr in all its sincerity, you've come to the right place — and this Köhler won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009678954771,"sku":"347830","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-VFL-BOCHUM-KOHLER-SHIRT-XXL-347830_5.jpg?v=1775402000","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-vfl-bochum-kohler-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}