{"product_id":"2016-17-vfl-bochum-shirt","title":"VfL Bochum Home Nike 2016-17 Vintage Jersey | 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2016-17 – Nike home jersey from a season of resurgence in 2. Bundesliga\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 battled in \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, that unforgiving German second division where every point earned at home at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion weighs a ton. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey sponsored by BOSTER\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, for true fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey specifications\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 BOSTER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – slight fabric pulls, authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, no tears, no stains\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\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 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 \u003cstrong\u003eVonovia Ruhrstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2016-17 season is exactly that: a club fighting to climb back up, building, suffering, and keeping its head high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, VfL Bochum finished in a mid-table position in \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, without reaching the promotion play-offs. But the dynamic around the club was real. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Losilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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 Vonovia Ruhrstadion, fortress of the Ruhr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 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 \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e was celebrated as a small revenge against fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Losilla, the soul of the club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain for several seasons, \u003cstrong\u003eLosilla\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and Bochum, a solid partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied VfL Bochum during this period with clean cuts, tailored for top-level play. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBOSTER\u003c\/strong\u003e, a local company well-established in the region, reinforces the territorial roots of a club deeply connected to its living area.\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 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum 2016-17 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage L\u003c\/strong\u003e sometimes corresponds to a modern M depending on body shape. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit is a frustration that can be easily avoided with two minutes of preparation.\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 football club that has spanned decades without losing its soul. Its 2. Bundesliga jerseys from the 2010s are still underestimated in the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage German football\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey ticks all the boxes without compromise.\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 – History of jerseys\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 respect Ruhr football and jerseys with a real history behind them, you already know that this VfL Bochum 2016-17 belongs in your home. 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