{"product_id":"2017-19-kaiserslautern-shirt","title":"Kaiserslautern Away Shirt 2017-19 Uhlsport Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eKaiserslautern Away Shirt 2017-19 – FCK in the fight, signed Uhlsport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2017 and 2019, \u003cstrong\u003e1. FC Kaiserslautern\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most painful periods in its modern history: two seasons in the \u003cstrong\u003e3. Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e, Germany's third tier, for a club that was European champion barely twenty years prior. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Uhlsport away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eIKK Südwest\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that era of resistance and wounded pride on the Betze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. FC Kaiserslautern\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e IKK Südwest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e IKK Südwest sponsor present and clearly visible – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, in exceptional condition for its age and history.\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\u003e1. FC Kaiserslautern\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just any club in Germany. Four \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e titles, a European Cup final, and above all that incredible German championship title in 1998 when the club had just been promoted – a unique performance in the history of European professional football. But the fall was long and brutal: relegation to 2. Bundesliga in 2012, then descent to \u003cstrong\u003e3. Liga in 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, a catastrophe for the fans of the \u003cstrong\u003eFritz Walter Stadion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThese two seasons from 2017 to 2019, wearing the \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey, represent FCK fighting its way through the lower echelons of German football, trying to rebuild a squad that was often young and constrained by tight budgets. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eFlorian Dick\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic figure of the club for many years, still represented the club's identity within a rebuilding locker room. A jersey of crisis, pride, and survival.\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\u003eRelegation to 3. Liga – May 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter a nightmarish 2017-2018 season in the 2. Bundesliga, FCK was officially relegated to the third division for the first time in its history. An absolute trauma for one of Germany's most passionate fanbases, who still fill the Betzenberg with attendance figures worthy of the Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Betzenberg in 3. Liga – 2018-2019 season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing the \u003cstrong\u003eFritz Walter Stadion\u003c\/strong\u003e host third-division matches remains a surreal image for all German football fans. Yet, FCK supporters continued to draw thousands, making some home matches events that even Bundesliga clubs might envy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line:height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Uhlsport partnership – a faithful kit supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German brand specializing in football, supported Kaiserslautern through difficult times when other kit manufacturers might have abandoned them. This away shirt from the 2017-2019 period embodies this continuity, this refusal to abandon a historic club in difficulty – a long-term relationship that deserves to be highlighted in any \u003cstrong\u003ecollection of vintage German jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 actually in circulation during that era – not a reproduction manufactured for the souvenir market. The cuts, labels, flocking, and fabric weight all differ from a replica. It's an object of its time, not a reconstruction. And that's precisely what makes it a valuable piece for a true collector of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKaiserslautern Uhlsport 2017-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e away jersey is rated 9\/10: it's in exceptional condition for a jersey from this period. The \u003cstrong\u003eIKK Südwest\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly legible, the seams are intact, and the overall structure remains original. You're not buying a tired piece – you're acquiring something that has been respected.\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\u003eGerman vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s often had a slimmer fit than the modern ultra-oversized cuts we're used to today. An L from that era generally corresponds to a modern M in terms of actual chest measurement, especially with \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e models which have always favored fitted and athletic cuts. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, grab a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder-to-shoulder width on a jersey you already own and that fits you well. Compare these measurements with the actual product dimensions – if you have any doubts, don't hesitate to contact the shop directly. It's better to ask one more question than to end up with a jersey that sits at the bottom of a drawer.\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\u003e1. FC Kaiserslautern\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most legendary clubs in German football, and it's precisely because its jerseys from the darker years are less sought after that they have real collector's value in the medium term. The pieces that sell fastest on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market are often those from transition periods, when the club was no longer at its peak and production runs were limited. This 2017-2019 away jersey perfectly fits that description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd let's be honest: examples in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e from this specific FCK period are not numerous on the market. Most jerseys worn during these seasons have taken a beating, been washed too often, or simply disappeared. This one is in a condition that far exceeds the norm for an authentic vintage from this era – it's rare enough to be mentioned.\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\/1._FC_Kaiserslautern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e1. FC Kaiserslautern – 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 respect German football in all its historical depth – not just Bayern and Dortmund – this FCK jersey from its period in the wilderness is for you. An honest, rare piece in this condition, for a collection that truly tells the story of football.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiserslautern","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009357697299,"sku":"346751","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-19-KAISERSLAUTERN-SHIRT-L-346751_1.jpg?v=1775369273","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-19-kaiserslautern-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}