{"product_id":"2018-19-bochum-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VfL Bochum 2018-19 Home Long-Sleeve Nike Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2018-19 — The Nike long-sleeve home shirt that smells of the Ruhr and real football\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the 2. Bundesliga, far from the limelight, far from the glamour — and that's exactly what makes this \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeve home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e so special. A working-class club's kit, worn on cold Ruhr evenings, on a pitch where every point is a battle. That's what you're holding in your hands.\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 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VfL Bochum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeve (Longsleeve)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of real use on the pitch or in the stands\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its modern history. The club was firmly established in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, that fiercely competitive German second division where duels are intense, atmospheres electric, and stakes constant. Bochum isn't a show-club — it's a people's club, rooted in the working-class culture of the Ruhr, with a Vonovia Ruhrstadion that roars at every home match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench that season, \u003cstrong\u003eRobin Dutt\u003c\/strong\u003e then \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Letsch\u003c\/strong\u003e succeeded each other to try and stabilize the team. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Tesche\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic captain of that period, perfectly embody the club's DNA: solidarity, commitment, self-sacrifice. This season won't be remembered for a title, but it represents a step in the patient reconstruction of a club dreaming of returning to the elite of German football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2018-19 2. Bundesliga: a gladiatorial league\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe German second division that season was incredibly dense — every snatched point counted double, and Bochum fought with the relentless determination characteristic of Ruhr clubs. This long-sleeve shirt symbolizes those autumn and winter evenings when the wind howled over the Ruhrstadion and players literally put their hearts into the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vonovia Ruhrstadion, cauldron of the Ruhr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a capacity of over 27,000 seats, Bochum's stadium is one of the most atmospheric in the European second division. In long sleeves under the stadium lights, this \u003cstrong\u003eNike home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbed the chants of the ultras and the fervor of a fanbase that never gives up, regardless of the division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-sleeve version: a warrior's choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLong sleeves aren't for everyone. It's the choice of players who feel the cold but stay on the pitch, the choice of collectors who know that this format is much rarer than the classic jersey. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage longsleeve shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 8\/10 condition doesn't come around often — even less so in size S.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction sold in supermarkets. It's a piece that actually existed at that time, manufactured in limited quantities typical of second-division clubs, with Nike's textile technologies from 2018. The finishes, the fabric weight, the flocking details — everything is from the era, nothing is re-created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with a few small snags and slightly used printings. This is precisely what makes it credible: a perfectly new shirt after six years would raise questions. Here, you have a piece that has lived, that has a history, and that remains in a very solid state of preservation for a serious collector.\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 Nike shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally run smaller than modern cuts. A 2018-19 S often corresponds to what would today be called an XS in current collections, with a more fitted cut and narrower shoulders. This is a fundamental piece of information to consider before falling in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width flat, as well as the length of your torso. Compare these measurements with those of the shirt we provide in the product details. A two-centimeter difference can be all it takes between a perfectly fitting shirt and a piece that remains under glass — which isn't necessarily a bad thing for a collector either.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2018-19 season in long sleeves is a niche piece in the best sense of the word. Second-division clubs produce much smaller quantities than the behemoths of the Bundesliga, and long-sleeve versions represent an even smaller fraction of these productions. Add to that the passage of time, lost, damaged, or never-preserved pieces — and you understand why this type of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming increasingly rare on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this shirt is in a condition not often found for a piece from this era that was clearly worn or used. There aren't many in this condition on the secondary market — and the rare ones that circulate are never available for long. If you're a fan of German football, an admirer of authentic clubs, or simply looking for an unusual \u003cstrong\u003eNike retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e piece, it's now or never.\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 kits\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;\"\u003eThis Bochum longsleeve shirt is the Ruhr in fabric — raw, honest, no frills. If you pass it up, someone else will get it before you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009679479059,"sku":"333898","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-BOCHUM-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-333898_1.jpg?v=1775402023","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-bochum-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}