{"product_id":"2015-16-vfl-bochum-longsleeve","title":"VfL Bochum Home Nike 2015-16 Vintage Long Sleeve Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2015-16 – The Nike long-sleeved home shirt from the rebuilding years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2015-16, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing in the 2. Bundesliga, stuck in that uncomfortable in-between of lost elite status and permanent reconstruction. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies exactly that: a team that hustles, that fights, that never gives up despite difficult seasons. A piece of pure German football, without frills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 VfL Bochum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most endearing clubs in German football, precisely because it has never been the most glamorous. Founded in 1848 in the industrial Ruhr region, this working-class club experienced its glory days in the Bundesliga in the 70s, 80s and 90s, before a gradual decline around the turn of the 2000s-2010s. In \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bochum was in full reconstruction, settled in the German second division, far from the spotlight but never short of character. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike long-sleeved shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly represents that: the dignity of a great club that continues to fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, Ruhrstadion supporters could count on players who gave their all every week. During this period, men like \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Losilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, captain and symbol of Bochum's solidarity, embodied the soul of this group. \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Terodde\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prolific goalscorer who played for Bochum, and hard-working players like \u003cstrong\u003eLukas Hinterseer\u003c\/strong\u003e carried the hopes of promotion from one season to the next. The 2. Bundesliga is a relentless league where every point must be earned, and Bochum knows every inch of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe constant struggle to stay in the 2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2015-16, VfL Bochum navigated the troubled waters of the mid-table of the German second division, a competition that offered no respite. This shirt was worn during dozens of fierce duels against clubs like FC St. Pauli, Karlsruher SC or 1. FC Kaiserslautern, in an atmosphere of popular and authentic football that was just as exciting as the big Bundesliga matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruhrstadion as a fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt home, Bochum supporters transformed their stadium into a veritable cauldron, true to the working-class tradition of the Ruhr. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct evidence of this unique relationship between a club and its public, in an arena where authenticity takes precedence over spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike partnership: a solid collaboration during this period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNike equipped VfL Bochum during this period with functional designs, conceived for the high-intensity football required by the 2. Bundesliga. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine example of the American manufacturer's know-how applied to a German club of character – no bling-bling, just efficiency.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that genuinely existed in time, worn on pitches or in stands, with all the history sewn into its fibers. It is not a reproduction made to pretend – it is the original item, with its period tags, its characteristic cut, and its finishes specific to the year of production. The authentic \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is irreplaceable for any serious enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e on the fabric – imperceptible marks to the eye but testifying that this shirt has lived. This is not a defect, it is proof of authenticity. A perfect 10\/10 shirt out of its original packaging would be an absolute rarity; this one, however, has been worn, washed, cherished. And that, for a true collector, is priceless.\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 shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s and earlier are generally cut smaller than modern fits. A Large from 2015-16 often corresponds to a current Medium by contemporary standards, or even a Small for certain body types. The cuts of the era were more fitted, less oversized, designed to hug the body on the field. This is an inherent characteristic of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the exact measurements of the shirt available in the product sheet or by contacting the shop directly. It's better to take two minutes to check than to receive an item that doesn't fit over your shoulders – especially for a long-sleeved shirt where the fit around the arms is even more important.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those clubs that make European football so special – popular, historic, never resigned. Their 2. Bundesliga shirts from that period are now true rarities on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market, because commercial demand was lower, print runs were more limited, and pieces that have survived in good condition are scarce. Owning this \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16 long-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e means owning a fragment of German football history that few collectors possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, there aren't many in this state still floating around on the market. Most shirts from this era have been worn to shreds or disappeared into the back of closets. This one is still here, with its characteristic long-sleeved cut, its period Nike finishes, and its intact authenticity. For a collector of \u003cstrong\u003eretro German football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the kind of piece you regret not picking up when you had the chance.\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 – Shirt 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 a fan of German football, clubs with character, and vintage pieces that tell a real story, this shirt is for you – it's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009679184147,"sku":"297573","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-VFL-BOCHUM-LONGSLEEVE-L-297573_1.jpg?v=1775402011","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-vfl-bochum-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}