{"product_id":"2017-18-vfl-bochum-7-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VFL Bochum Away Nike 2017-18 Vintage Long Sleeve #7 Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFL Bochum 2017-18 — Nike Long-Sleeve Away Shirt, Boys L, Number 7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2017-18 season, \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary club fighting to return to the elite: this is exactly where this \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Bochum Nike away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn. An \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, number 7, Boys L size — the kind of piece true connoisseurs seek and won't encounter twice.\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 VFL Bochum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e #7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, light marks telling its story on the field\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\u003eVFL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the German second division, where the club was patiently trying to regain the elite status it lost in 1998 after decades in the Bundesliga. \u003cstrong\u003eDer VfL\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most popular clubs in the Ruhr region, with one of the most loyal and passionate fan bases in Germany, who continue to fill the \u003cstrong\u003eVonovia Ruhrstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e season after season despite the division. This away jersey is the symbol of a team that never gives up, that fights for every point away from home, in the hostile stadiums of the 2. Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, Bochum relied on a strong squad, with players like \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Losilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic captain who perfectly embodies the club's combative identity, and \u003cstrong\u003eVitaly Janelt\u003c\/strong\u003e, a promising young midfielder who was starting to make a name for himself. The number 7, traditionally worn by an incisive attacking player, fits well with the spirit of a team that relies on intensity and pressing to compete with the division's top teams. Wearing this jersey meant embracing the identity of a working-class club that never gave 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA season of limbo in the 2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2017-18, Bochum finished in the mid-table of the second division, neither relegated nor promoted — the purgatory that the club's supporters have known all too well for too long. But every away match, every point snatched away from the Ruhrstadion, remains etched in the collective memory of those who made the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruhrstadion as a mental fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEven on the road, \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e players knew they were wearing a jersey steeped in the history of a club founded in 1848 — one of the oldest football clubs in Germany. This away jersey precisely represents this ability to exist and fight away from home, an inseparable characteristic of the club's DNA.\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\nDuring this period, \u003cstrong\u003eNike dressed VFL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e with clean and effective designs, typical of the American manufacturer's work with European second division clubs. The long-sleeve cut is particularly appreciated for autumn and winter matches in North Rhine-Westphalia, where temperatures drop and pitches become battlefields.\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 a piece that actually circulated through the club's official channels or merchandising of the time — not a reproduction made later for the collector's market. The finishes are different, the materials have aged naturally, and every detail tells a true story. This is what separates a collector's jersey from simple sportswear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an 8\/10 condition with the mention \u003cstrong\u003eLITTLE DIRTY\u003c\/strong\u003e: concretely, a few light marks that prove this jersey has lived, that it was worn by someone who truly loved it. This isn't a jersey pulled from a drawer, never touched — it's better than that, it's a jersey that had a life. And at 8\/10, it remains in a condition well above average for a piece from this era.\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 sizes from the 2000s and 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e are consistently smaller than modern cuts. What Nike called a Boys L back then would now correspond more to an adult S or slim XS, depending on your physique. Don't rely solely on the label — children's and junior cuts from this period are often worn by slim adults looking for a tight, authentic fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take your measurements: chest circumference, shoulder-to-shoulder length, and total jersey length. Compare them with the flat measurements we provide. A vintage jersey that's too small or too large is a disappointment — a second of precaution prevents a lot of regret.\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 one of those clubs that have left a lasting mark on German football history, with two Bundesliga championship titles (1971 and 1993) and an almost continuous presence in the top flight for decades. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeve away shirt from the 2017-18 season\u003c\/strong\u003e in Boys size with the number 7 is getting your hands on a niche piece — not the kind of item you see lying around on every resale site. \u003cstrong\u003eGerman second division club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are still undervalued compared to their actual historical interest, making them particularly interesting collector's investments today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, with just enough wear to be authentic without being damaged, this jersey ticks all the boxes for the serious collector. There aren't many in this condition still circulating freely — most are either too worn or hidden in private collections of fans who will never let them go. This one is available now, in a condition that will allow you to wear it or display it without hesitation.\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 — Kit 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 collect authentic German jerseys or have a special connection to the Ruhr and VFL Bochum, this 2017-18 Nike long-sleeve away jersey clearly belongs in your collection — it's the kind of piece you regret letting slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"L. 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