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RB Leipzig 2015-16 – The Nike jersey from the historic Bundesliga season, flocked with Selke

In 2015-16, RB Leipzig was still playing in the 2. Bundesliga — and yet, everyone knew that something was happening in Leipzig. This Nike home jersey flocked with Selke belongs precisely to that pivotal period, the one before the explosion, the one that true club followers know by heart.

Jersey Details

Season: 2015-2016
Club: RB Leipzig
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Nike
Sponsor: RED BULL
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

The 2015-16 season was the penultimate step before the big leap. RB Leipzig, founded only in 2009, was then in the 2. Bundesliga and finished the season in second place — meaning direct promotion to the Bundesliga. A young, ambitious club, funded by Red Bull, which was already making a name for itself far beyond the borders of Saxony. This jersey embodies the DNA of this meteoric rise etched into the fabric.

At that time, the squad was a clever mix of hungry youngsters and experienced players recruited to reach higher levels. Davie Selke, whose flock adorns this jersey, was precisely one of those attackers capable of making a difference in the German second division — strong, mobile, effective in the box. Players like Yussuf Poulsen, who had been with the club since its beginnings in the fourth division, or Dominik Kaiser in midfield, embodied the collective spirit that characterized RB during this period.

Moments etched in this jersey

Promotion to the Bundesliga at the end of the 2015-16 season
Second in the 2. Bundesliga championship, RB Leipzig secured its promotion to the elite of German football — a historic first for a club less than seven years old. This jersey accompanied every match of this decisive promotion campaign.

Davie Selke, the transitional striker
On loan from Werder Bremen, Davie Selke contributed to Leipzig's attack during this period and wore this number before continuing a career that would lead him notably to Hertha Berlin and Werder. Having his flock on a jersey from this specific season is to capture an ephemeral and rare moment in the trajectory of both the player and the club.

The Nike era before the kit manufacturer transition
RB Leipzig has had several kit manufacturers in its short but intense history. The Nike partnership of that era produced jerseys with a clean design, typical of the mid-2010s Nike style, which collectors of vintage German football jerseys actively seek today. A closed chapter, therefore a piece all the more difficult to find.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is the model worn — or designed to be worn — on the field, with the technical finishes specific to the kit manufacturer of the time: high-performance material, fitted cut, careful manufacturing details that immediately distinguish it from a supporter version. On a Nike jersey of this generation, we find the characteristics of the Nike Dri-FIT of the time, heat-sealed seams, and flocking applied according to professional standards.

This one is rated 8/10 with "slightly used printings" — meaning that the fabric is in very good overall condition, the cut is intact, but the flocking shows some superficial signs of wear, entirely consistent with a well-worn jersey. This is not a defect; it is proof of authenticity. A jersey that is too perfect for a piece from this era raises questions. This one has a story.

Vintage size guide

Vintage size S jerseys from the 2010s generally correspond to a tighter fit than what is called "S" today. Nike cuts of this generation are particularly fitted — designed for the field, not to be worn over a sweatshirt. If you normally wear a modern jersey size M, this vintage S may fit you very well, especially if you like a close-fitting cut.

Before confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey indicated in the description. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — returns on collector vintage pieces are always a shame for everyone.

Why have it in your collection

The RB Leipzig 2015-16 is a jersey that documents a unique and unrepeatable moment: the last season of a club still in the second division, just months away from becoming one of the most followed clubs in Europe. Jerseys from this time window — before the Bundesliga, before the Champions League, before worldwide recognition — are rare and were not highly sought after at the time of their release, which makes them valuable today. This is exactly the kind of piece that collectors of German football jerseys regret not having acquired when they had the chance.

And with a Selke flocking as a bonus — a transitional player, therefore a niche flocking by definition — the piece takes on an additional dimension. Flocked jerseys of non-star players are precisely what discerning collectors are scrambling for in the vintage market. In 8/10 condition, with slight wear on the prints, very few in this condition are still in circulation. There aren't many available, and even fewer in size S with this specific flocking.

To go further

• RB Leipzig — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• UEFA — European Football

If you follow German football and understand what Leipzig represents before the Bundesliga, you already know that this jersey won't be available for long. It's up to you.