{"product_id":"2015-16-rb-leipzig-selke-shirt","title":"RB Leipzig Home Nike 2015-16 Selke vintage collector jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRB Leipzig 2015-16 – The Nike jersey from the historic Bundesliga season, flocked with Selke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2015-16, \u003cstrong\u003eRB Leipzig\u003c\/strong\u003e was still playing in the 2. Bundesliga — and yet, everyone knew that something was happening in Leipzig. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey flocked with Selke\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs precisely to that pivotal period, the one before the explosion, the one that true club followers know by heart.\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 2015-2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e RB Leipzig\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RED BULL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2015-16 season was the penultimate step before the big leap. \u003cstrong\u003eRB Leipzig\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded only in 2009, was then in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished the season in second place — meaning direct promotion to the Bundesliga. A young, ambitious club, funded by \u003cstrong\u003eRed Bull\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt that time, the squad was a clever mix of hungry youngsters and experienced players recruited to reach higher levels. \u003cstrong\u003eDavie Selke\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eYussuf Poulsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had been with the club since its beginnings in the fourth division, or \u003cstrong\u003eDominik Kaiser\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, embodied the collective spirit that characterized RB during this period.\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\u003ePromotion to the Bundesliga at the end of the 2015-16 season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSecond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavie Selke, the transitional striker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn loan from Werder Bremen, \u003cstrong\u003eDavie Selke\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike era before the kit manufacturer transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRB Leipzig has had several kit manufacturers in its short but intense history. The \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e partnership of that era produced jerseys with a clean design, typical of the mid-2010s Nike style, which collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage German football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e actively seek today. A closed chapter, therefore a piece all the more difficult to find.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eNike Dri-FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e of the time, heat-sealed seams, and flocking applied according to professional standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with \"slightly used printings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage size S jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRB Leipzig 2015-16\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of German football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e regret not having acquired when they had the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd with a \u003cstrong\u003eSelke\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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\/RB_Leipzig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRB Leipzig — 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RB Leipzig","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009531367699,"sku":"261711","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-RB-LEIPZIG-SELKE-SHIRT-S-261711_1.jpg?v=1775382801","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-rb-leipzig-selke-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}