VfL Bochum Home Nike 2016-17 Vintage Jersey | 9/10

VfL Bochum 2016-17 – Nike home jersey from a season of resurgence in 2. Bundesliga

In 2016-17, VfL Bochum battled in 2. Bundesliga, that unforgiving German second division where every point earned at home at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion weighs a ton. This Nike home jersey sponsored by BOSTER is a direct witness to this pivotal period for a historic club from the Ruhr, which has been dreaming for years of returning to the top flight. A rare item, in 9/10 condition, for true fans.

Jersey specifications

Season: 2016-2017
Club: VfL Bochum
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Nike
Sponsor: BOSTER
Condition: 9/10
State: LITTLE PULLS – slight fabric pulls, authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, no tears, no stains
Size: L

What this jersey represents

VfL Bochum is one of those German football clubs with a rock-solid identity. Founded in 1848 in the Ruhr basin, the club had its glory days in the Bundesliga in the 1990s, even reaching the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 1993. But since its relegation in 2010, Bochum has been struggling in 2. Bundesliga, with ups, downs, and an intact popular fervour in the stands of the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The 2016-17 season is exactly that: a club fighting to climb back up, building, suffering, and keeping its head high.

That season, VfL Bochum finished in a mid-table position in 2. Bundesliga, without reaching the promotion play-offs. But the dynamic around the club was real. Players like Anthony Losilla, the emblematic captain of French origin, were at the heart of the project, embodying the fighting spirit and attachment to the club's values. The atmosphere in the locker room and in the stands remained that of a tough football people who never give up.

Moments etched in this jersey

The Vonovia Ruhrstadion, fortress of the Ruhr
At home, VfL Bochum could count on a passionate crowd that pushed tirelessly. This jersey was worn during those high-pressure matches where every home victory in 2. Bundesliga was celebrated as a small revenge against fate.

Anthony Losilla, the soul of the club
Captain for several seasons, Losilla is the face of this combative Bochum of the mid-2010s. On the field in 2016-17, he embodies exactly what this jersey carries: total commitment, no frills.

Nike and Bochum, a solid partnership
Nike supplied VfL Bochum during this period with clean cuts, tailored for top-level play. The sponsor BOSTER, a local company well-established in the region, reinforces the territorial roots of a club deeply connected to its living area.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is the actual model marketed at the time, not a reproduction made today to satisfy nostalgia. It features the textile technologies of its era, the genuine finishes of the kit manufacturer, the original flockings. It is an object of its time, not a recreation — and that is precisely what makes it a genuine collector's item.

This VfL Bochum 2016-17 home jersey is in 9/10 condition. The small fabric pulls mentioned — the famous "little pulls" — are the signature of a jersey that has lived, that has been worn with pride, not kept under glass. They absolutely do not detract from the overall structure or aesthetics: at this rating, it's a jersey that still turns heads.

Vintage size guide

Vintage jerseys from the 2010s may seem true to current sizes, but the Nike cut of that era is often more fitted, more tapered than contemporary models. A vintage L sometimes corresponds to a modern M depending on body shape. Never rely solely on the label.

Before confirming your order, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two key indicators. Compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey if available, or contact us directly. A collector's jersey that doesn't fit is a frustration that can be easily avoided with two minutes of preparation.

Why have it in your collection

VfL Bochum is a football club that has spanned decades without losing its soul. Its 2. Bundesliga jerseys from the 2010s are still underestimated in the German vintage jersey market today — which makes it a real opportunity for the discerning collector who wants an authentic piece before everyone else catches on. The BOSTER sponsor anchors this jersey in a very specific era and geography: it's the kind of detail that makes a difference in a serious collection.

In 9/10 condition, there aren't many in this state on the market. Jerseys from second-division clubs that have genuinely circulated, been worn, and still reach this level of preservation — that's rare. Whether it's to wear it, frame it, or complete a collection dedicated to vintage German football, this jersey ticks all the boxes without compromise.

To go further

• VfL Bochum – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of jerseys
• UEFA – European football

If you respect Ruhr football and jerseys with a real history behind them, you already know that this VfL Bochum 2016-17 belongs in your home. It's up to you.