{"product_id":"2017-18-energie-cottbus-geisler-shirt-xs-s","title":"Energie Cottbus Away Jako 2017-18 Vintage GEISLER Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEnergie Cottbus 2017-18 — The Jako away jersey with GEISLER printing, a relic of East German football\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eRegionalliga Nordost\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fourth German tier — and fought to return to the higher divisions they had lost years ago. This \u003cstrong\u003eJako away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the name \u003cstrong\u003eGEISLER\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on it is a direct piece from that period of rebuilding, worn on the muddy pitches of East Germany. Real football, without glitz, with all the sweat and dedication that entails.\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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energie Cottbus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jako\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY DIRTY, TINY HOLE — 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;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e was far from its glory days in the Bundesliga in the early 2000s. The club from the city of Cottbus, Brandenburg, survived in the \u003cstrong\u003eRegionalliga Nordost\u003c\/strong\u003e after several difficult seasons that saw it drop from the professional divisions. But this period was also one of silent rebuilding, with a real desire to climb back up to the 3. Liga. The club carries with it the entire history of a territory — post-reunification \u003cstrong\u003eEast Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e — and this identity is never lost, even in the depths of regional football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German brand long established in amateur and semi-professional football across the Rhine, outfits Cottbus with its renowned seriousness. No marketing frills, no big brand storytelling — just a functional jersey, tailored for guys who play the game to the fullest, regardless of the division. The \u003cstrong\u003eGEISLER\u003c\/strong\u003e printing on the back anchors this jersey in the reality of a season, a specific player, a locker room that still believed in something.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for promotion to the 3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2017-18, Cottbus was one of the clubs eyeing a return to German professional football. Every away match, worn in this jersey, was a battle in a league race where nothing was ever certain. Regionalliga football is intense, physical, without a safety net — and this jersey bears the marks of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJako and East German football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e and clubs like Cottbus perfectly illustrates the ecosystem of German football outside the Bundesliga: local or regional kit manufacturers who know what it's like to equip professionals without a giant budget. This away jersey is a direct witness to this economic and sporting reality, far from the Nike or Adidas contracts that make headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA printing, a story — GEISLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe name \u003cstrong\u003eGEISLER\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back of this jersey gives it an additional dimension. It's not an anonymous jersey from a stock — it's a \u003cstrong\u003ematch worn or training worn\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey, associated with an individual, with locker rooms, with miles covered on East German pitches. That's what makes the difference between a collector's item and a simple piece of sportswear.\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 one that was made to be worn — not to be sold in souvenir shops. The cut, the materials, the finishes: everything is designed for on-field use. Unlike a general public replica, an authentic jersey carries within it the technical decisions of its time, the compromises between performance and budget, and above all, an honesty that replicas never have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slight dirt and a tiny hole — proof that it has lived. This is not a flaw, it is a signature. Serious collectors know that these signs of wear are the absolute guarantee of a jersey that has not spent twenty years folded in a new stock box. It has played, it has sweated, and it is still here.\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 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e follow a different logic than modern cuts. A 2017-18 XS\/S from Jako generally corresponds to a period-specific slim fit — closer to the body, less loose than what is now called an \"S\" in major sportswear brands. If you wear an S or a slim M in modern fit, this jersey might fit you very well, but always check your measurements first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe most reliable method: measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey. For this type of item in \u003cstrong\u003esize XS\/S\u003c\/strong\u003e, you generally get around 44-46 cm from shoulder to shoulder. Better a minute of checking than a complicated return for a unique item.\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\u003eEnergie Cottbus collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e don't often appear in auction rooms or vintage second-hand bins. Cottbus is not a display club — it's a club with identity, rooted in a region and a history of German football too often ignored outside its borders. Owning a \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 Jako away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with named printing means possessing a piece that will become increasingly difficult to find over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey remains presentable, displayable, and even wearable for the bravest. There aren't many in this condition with GEISLER printing circulating on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage German football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. This kind of named printing item in near-top condition disappears quickly — and never comes back twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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\/Energie_Cottbus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEnergie Cottbus - 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 looking for a jersey that tells a true story about German football outside the Bundesliga, you've come to the right place — this 2017-18 Cottbus Jako away jersey with GEISLER printing is waiting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Energie Cottbus","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54008989221139,"sku":"361768","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-ENERGIE-COTTBUS-GEISLER-SHIRT-XS-S-361768_3.jpg?v=1775352428","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-energie-cottbus-geisler-shirt-xs-s","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}