{"product_id":"2016-17-arminia-bielefeld-longsleeve-shirt-l-xl","title":"Arminia Bielefeld Home Shirt 2016-17 Saller Vintage L\/XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArminia Bielefeld 2016-17 — The Saller long-sleeved jersey that smells of the 3. Liga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eArminia Bielefeld\u003c\/strong\u003e hit the road in the \u003cstrong\u003e3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third German division, with the firm intention of moving up. This \u003cstrong\u003eSaller long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct relic of that period of reconstruction — a season of struggle, changing rooms smelling of cold sweat, and supporters who never gave up on their historic club.\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 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arminia Bielefeld\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saller\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArminia Bielefeld\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those German clubs with a modest track record but a history deeply rooted in Western German football. Founded in 1905, the \u003cstrong\u003eSchüco Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e club has known the Bundesliga, but also the woes of the lower divisions. In 2016-17, the club played in the \u003cstrong\u003e3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third professional German division, a demanding level where every point is hard-fought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis season is a pivotal step in the club's reconstruction project. Under the guidance of a technical staff focused on collective solidity, \u003cstrong\u003eArminia\u003c\/strong\u003e built the foundations of what would become a gradual ascent to the top. The supporters of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the affectionate nickname for their home — lived this season with the faith of great evenings, despite the division. This jersey is the DNA of that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 3. Liga, a field of reconquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016-17, the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman 3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e was a physical, committed, no-net championship. Arminia faced clubs like Hansa Rostock, Chemnitzer FC, and VfL Osnabrück — duels of rare intensity, where the long-sleeved jersey took on its full meaning on cold Ostwestfalen nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaller, the authentic German football equipment manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a German brand specializing in equipping amateur and semi-professional clubs, deeply rooted in grassroots football. Choosing Saller over an international equipment manufacturer is a deliberate choice that says a lot about the club's identity at the time — pragmatic, honest, no frills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe turning point towards promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 2016-17 season is part of a positive trajectory for \u003cstrong\u003eArminia Bielefeld\u003c\/strong\u003e, who returned to the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 2019-20 season before reaching the Bundesliga in 2020-21 — the first time since 2009. This long-sleeved jersey is therefore a piece of the genesis of this return to the elite, worn in the trenches of the third division.\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 not a store item out of its plastic packaging. It's a piece that existed in the real world — potentially worn during training, warm-ups, games. The materials are those of the time, the cut is that of the time, and any small signs of wear are part of the object's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — what are called small snags in the fabric, totally normal for a vintage jersey of this generation. Nothing that compromises the visual integrity of the piece. It's a sign that this jersey has lived, not that it has suffered. For a \u003cstrong\u003eretro jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exactly what we're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage German jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — and especially those produced by manufacturers like Saller — often have tighter cuts than current standards. A vintage L\/XL does not necessarily correspond to a modern L\/XL. The armholes are different, and so is the drape. This must be taken into account before falling for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: take your tape measure before ordering. Measure your chest circumference under the armpits, add 5 to 8 cm of ease depending on your wearing preferences, and compare with the \u003cstrong\u003eexact measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e available on the product sheet. A long-sleeved jersey worn too tight loses all its charm — too wide, it drowns the silhouette. Take the time to check.\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\u003eThird division German club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by regional manufacturers like Saller are among the rarest pieces on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. No one stocks them in bulk. No one reissues them. When they disappear from the market, they disappear for good. And an \u003cstrong\u003eArminia Bielefeld 2016-17 long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is precisely this type of piece — confidential, specific, unavailable in major stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the secondary market, believe me. An 8\/10 with some pulls is an honest and very correct condition for a jersey of this era and category. Perfect pieces from the German 3. Liga don't grow on trees — here you have a real opportunity for a collector who knows what they're looking for.\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\/Arminia_Bielefeld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArminia Bielefeld — 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 collect jerseys that tell a real football story — not showcases, but trenches — this Arminia Bielefeld 2016-17 long-sleeved jersey is for you. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arminia Bielefeld","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008894390547,"sku":"208044","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-ARMINIA-BIELEFELD-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-XL-208044_5.jpg?v=1775341902","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-arminia-bielefeld-longsleeve-shirt-l-xl","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}