Dynamo Dresden 2017-18 Erima Home Jersey Testroet Vintage

Dynamo Dresden 2017-18 Erima Jersey — Testroet printing, a season back home

In 2017, Dynamo Dresden returned to the 2. Bundesliga after years of struggling between the third division and regional divisions — and on this 2017-18 Erima home jersey, the name TESTROET is flocked on the back, that of a striker who was instrumental in the club's rise to power. An authentic match jersey, size M, in 8/10 condition with a few small pulls: exactly what you'd expect from an authentic worn in competition.

Jersey details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: Dynamo Dresden
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Erima
Sponsor: FELDSCHLÖSSCHEN
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

The 2017-18 season of Dynamo Dresden is that of a club that had suffered, too long, far from the spotlights of German professional football. After a hard-fought promotion in 2016 via the play-offs, the Saxons returned to the German second division with the desire to establish themselves there permanently. The Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion was buzzing again, and the club stood tall against formidable opponents in an extremely competitive division.

That season, the squad relied on combative players, trained in the Dynamo culture — demanding, committed, almost militant. Niklas Kreuzer, Marco Hartmann, and Haris Duljevic were part of the group. And in the offensive wing or attack, Erich Berko and Stefan Testroet brought their drive and scoring prowess to keep the Saxon attack alive in often hotly contested matches.

Moments etched in this jersey

Staying in the 2. Bundesliga — the number one objective
For Dynamo, this 2017-18 season had a clear stake: to remain among the elite of German professional football and confirm that the 2016 promotion was not a flash in the pan. The club succeeded at the end of a tough season, in which every point snatched at home counted double.

Testroet, the name on the jersey — a valuable goalscorer
Stefan Testroet is a striker that Dynamo fans know well: powerful, direct, capable of putting pressure on opposing defenses. His name on this match jersey is no coincidence — he is a player who has left a real mark on the club's recent history.

Erima back in the big league — a historic kit manufacturer
Seeing the Erima logo on a German second division jersey in 2017 is almost a declaration of identity. The German brand, rooted in amateur and regional football, dressed Dynamo with a sobriety that perfectly matched the club's DNA, far from the glitter of major international brands.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that actually existed in the professional football circuit — not a reproduction made afterwards to meet collectors' demand. The seams, the internal labels, the fabric weight, the finish of the flocking: everything speaks of a specific era and a level of manufacturing that has nothing to do with a big box store replica.

This Dynamo Dresden 2017-18 Erima jersey is in 8/10 condition with a few small pulls on the fabric — what are called "little pulls" in the industry, minimal snags that indicate the jersey has been worn, probably in a match or training. Nothing structurally compromising, just irrefutable proof that you have an authentic vintage jersey in your hands, not a shrink-wrapped item.

Vintage size guide

Vintage jersey sizes — and particularly those of European kit manufacturers like Erima in the 2000s-2010s — are generally more fitted than modern cuts. A vintage Erima size M often corresponds to what would today be called an S+ or a slim M. The cut is shorter in the back, narrower in the shoulders, and shorter in the sleeves.

Before you fall for it, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey if they are available. As a general rule, if you wear a modern M in a standard cut, this vintage size M jersey will suit you well — but if you are more of a large M or L, move on or expect a deliberately fitted cut.

Why have it in your collection

Dynamo Dresden is one of the most historically rich clubs in East German football. Founded in 1953, winner of eight East German championship titles in the DDR-Oberliga, the club carries a reputation, a past, and a fan base that has lost none of its fervor despite difficult years. A Dynamo Dresden collector's jersey from the modern era — with a player's name and number print as a bonus — remains a relatively rare piece, especially outside German borders.

And with an 8/10 condition, it's clearly at the top of the range for a worn vintage match jersey. The small pulls? They don't detract from the legibility of the TESTROET print, nor the overall solidity of the piece. Authentic Erima jerseys from this season with a player's name and number print in such condition are not something you find every day — let's be honest.

To go further

• Dynamo Dresden — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• UEFA — European Football

An Erima jersey flocked with a real player's name, from a club with an extraordinary soul — if you need more convincing, then you might not be in the right place yet. But if you know, you know.