{"product_id":"2018-19-freiburg-niederlechner-shirt","title":"SC Freiburg 2018-19 Hummel Home Niederlechner Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSC Freiburg 2018-19 Hummel Home Jersey — The Niederlechner Flocking, a Rare Bundesliga Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2018-19 season, \u003cstrong\u003eSC Freiburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e as kit manufacturer, and a \u003cstrong\u003eNiederlechner\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking on the back — the striker who would soon leave for Augsburg before becoming a household name in the Bundesliga. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eSchwarzwaldmilch\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a piece of the Black Forest embroidered into the fabric of German football.\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 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC Freiburg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hummel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCHWARZWALDMILCH\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE BOBBLES — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, one that has truly lived\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\u003eSC Freiburg version 2018-19\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club of anti-media spectacle but true football. No billionaire stars, no ten-figure transfer market — just a team built with rare tactical intelligence, led by \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Streich\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Germany's most respected coaches. At that time, Freiburg played in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear philosophy: high pressing, collective play, and above all, trust in a solid group rather than a few individual players bought for a fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, \u003cstrong\u003eFlorian Niederlechner\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the key attacking players. Versatile, combative, capable of being effective in play and in open spaces, he perfectly embodies the club's DNA: a player who works hard, runs, and never gives up. Alongside him were players like \u003cstrong\u003eNils Petersen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a goal-scoring machine for years in Baden-Württemberg, and \u003cstrong\u003eLucas Höler\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was on the rise. This Freiburg team played sincere football in an increasingly artificial world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreich well-established in legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2018-19, Christian Streich began his seventh full season on the Freiburg bench — an almost unique longevity in modern football. Under his leadership, the club maintained a remarkable course in the German elite, refusing shortcuts and building over time with a consistency that many big clubs would do well to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiederlechner on the way to recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2018-19 season was one of \u003cstrong\u003eFlorian Niederlechner's\u003c\/strong\u003e last in a Freiburg jersey before his transfer to \u003cstrong\u003eFC Augsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e in the summer of 2019. A departure that marked the end of an era, and which makes this flocking all the more precious for collectors: it is one of the last official jerseys where his name appears on the Black Forest side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummel and Freiburg, a discreet but consistent partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContrary to American kit manufacturers or sportswear superpowers, \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e dresses Freiburg with a sobriety that perfectly matches the club's identity. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Hummel jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is representative of an era where design remained legible, functional, rooted in a tradition of continental football — far from the psychedelic kits that clutter modern locker rooms.\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 not a decorative item taken out of a plastic box. It's a technical garment designed to be worn on a field or in a stand — close-fitting cut, breathable materials, finishes designed to last. The difference with a replica is immediately felt in the hand: the weight of the fabric, the quality of the heat-sealed flocking, the drape of the cut. It's not at all the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn prints and some minor bobbles — exactly what you would expect from an authentic jersey that has been circulated. It's not a flaw, it's proof of life. A jersey that's too perfect after twenty-five years feels like it's been kept in a closet. This one has lived, and it shows.\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 from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e may seem close to current standards, but beware: cuts back then were much more fitted, designed for a football physique. A vintage Hummel XL from 2018 is often the equivalent of a modern L in terms of chest circumference and body length. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure yourself correctly: chest circumference (under the arms, flat), back length (neck to bottom), and shoulder width. Compare with the actual product measurements if available, or contact us directly. A poorly fitting \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays in a drawer is a waste for everyone.\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\u003eSC Freiburg\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the least represented clubs in vintage European jersey collections — which paradoxically makes it a formidable choice for anyone looking to go off the beaten path. No Bayern, no Dortmund: a solid, respected Bundesliga club with a strong identity, an iconic coach, and a history built through adversity. Add a \u003cstrong\u003eNiederlechner flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e from a pivotal season for the striker, and you have an item that is both rare and highly identifiable for true connoisseurs of German football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's frankly clean for a worn jersey from that era. The slight signs of wear on the prints and the minor bobbles are the sign of an authentic item that isn't fresh out of new stock — and that's exactly what serious collectors are looking for. There aren't many in this condition, with this flocking, for this club. If you miss this one, you'll wait a long time for the next.\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\/SC_Freiburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSC Freiburg — 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;\"\u003eA Bundesliga jersey with a player flocking and a story behind it — this is exactly the kind of piece that quickly disappears from the shelves. It's up to you to decide if you're going to let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freiburg","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008993513747,"sku":"363674","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-FREIBURG-NIEDERLECHNER-SHIRT-XL-363674_3.jpg?v=1775352618","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-freiburg-niederlechner-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}