{"product_id":"2016-17-vfl-bochum-longsleeve","title":"VfL Bochum 2016-17 Home Long Sleeve Nike Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2016-17 Home Long-Sleeve Nike Jersey — The 2. Bundesliga Dauerläufer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e played another \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e season with a fierce desire to return to the Bundesliga, this working-class club from the Ruhr that refuses to die. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike long-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eS GUT\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies the raw DNA of a club rooted in coal and football since 1848 — a rare item, in size L, condition 9\/10.\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 VfL Bochum\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 S GUT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Germany's most authentic clubs. Founded in the \u003cstrong\u003eRuhr\u003c\/strong\u003e region, where steel and coal forged an indestructible popular identity, Bochum is not a glitzy club — it's a club of resilience. In 2016-17, the club played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of German football, with the deep conviction that promotion was possible. This permanent tension, this struggle between ambition and reality, is what this \u003cstrong\u003ehome long-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e fully embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season saw Bochum battle in the mid-table of the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, never giving up. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Losilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's long-standing captain, perfectly embody this fighting spirit — he has worn the armband for years and alone represents continuity and a visceral attachment to the blue jersey. The \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e format of this jersey recalls those cold evenings at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, under the floodlights, with a German Ultras atmosphere that rivals the biggest stadiums.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight to stay in the leading pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2016-17, Bochum found itself in an ultra-competitive 2. Bundesliga, where every point counted double. The club finished in a mid-table position, but every home match at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion was a battle — this long-sleeve jersey was worn in those tense duels that define German second division football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruhr derby, always on their minds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFacing regional rivals in this league, every local encounter turns electric. The rivalry with clubs from the same region is pure, unfiltered football — played with guts on the field and scarves in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and Bochum: a partnership rooted in seriousness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNike kitted out \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e during this period with sleek, technical jerseys that exude serious football. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike longsleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that collaboration — a clean, functional design, no frills, just like the club 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 not the same as a replica from the shelves for 30 bucks. It's the real deal, the one that was made to be worn on a pitch or in the stands by a true supporter — with the finishes of the era, the original materials, the flocking and logos exactly matching what the players wore that season. It's a collector's item in the strictest sense of the term, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, is almost new. No suspicious fading, no hidden holes under a seam, no flaking sponsor. A jersey that has gone through almost ten years while retaining all its prestige. This is exactly the kind of piece you look for when you want a worthy authentic.\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 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically run smaller than what you find in stores today. An L from 2016-17 is roughly equivalent to a modern M depending on body type — cuts from that era were more fitted, straighter, without the XL roominess you now find on modern jerseys. Always anticipate one size up from your usual size if you want to wear it with a little room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you give in, pull out your tape measure. Measure your chest flat and compare it to the actual measurements of the jersey — shoulder-to-shoulder width and overall length are the two most important pieces of data to know if a \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e will truly fit you. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us directly.\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\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cult club in the landscape of German football — not a top 5 European powerhouse, but that's precisely where it gets interesting for a serious collector. Jerseys from \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e clubs from this period are significantly rarer to find than those of Bayern or Borussia. This \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Nike collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in long-sleeve version is even more specific — longsleeves are rare, even on specialized markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 on a jersey that's almost ten years old\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of condition that quickly disappears from radar once a true connoisseur comes across it. Whether for wearing, framing, or completing a collection dedicated to German football of the 2010s, this piece ticks all the boxes without question.\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 a fan of German football or looking for an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from a club with a solid history, you know what you need to do — this kind of piece doesn't stick around for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009679216915,"sku":"293102","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-VFL-BOCHUM-LONGSLEEVE-L-293102_8.jpg?v=1775402013","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-vfl-bochum-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}