{"product_id":"2018-19-vfl-bochum-dieter-shirt","title":"VfL Bochum 2018-19 Home Shirt Nike Vintage Dieter","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2018-19 Home Nike Jersey — The \"Dieter\" Flocking, a piece with a story to tell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2018-19 season, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e battles in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with the grit of a club that never gives up. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the name \u003cstrong\u003eDieter\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically German, deeply rooted in the supporter culture of the Ruhrgebiet — is exactly the kind of piece that tells a true story about popular football across the Rhine.\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 VfL Bochum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRICORP WORK WEAR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, SPOT — 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 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the German second division, where the club had been languishing for several seasons after experiencing the heights of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1990s and early 2000s. This was a period of rebuilding, of rediscovered identity, with a fanbase that remains one of the most loyal and passionate in Germany despite the difficulties. The Vonovia Ruhrstadion continues to rumble, no matter the division. \u003cstrong\u003eBochum\u003c\/strong\u003e is Ruhr football in all its essence — working-class, no frills, authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the Bochum squad revolved around players like \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Zoller\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lively forward capable of turning a match, and \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Tesche\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tough midfielder who perfectly embodies the club's DNA. Coach \u003cstrong\u003eRobin Dutt\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Reis\u003c\/strong\u003e (who took over mid-season) sought to instill a new dynamic in a team that sometimes lacked consistency but never desire. The Ruhrstadion is not the Allianz Arena, but the intensity experienced there is 100% authentic.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for survival in the 2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018-19 season was a constant battle for VfL Bochum, stuck in the middle of the table with ambitions of reaching the top. Every point earned at home in this jersey was important in a German division where the level is incredibly dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTricorp Work Wear sponsorship on the chest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTricorp Work Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Dutch specialist in workwear, features prominently on this jersey — a partnership that perfectly fits the industrial and hardworking image of the Ruhr basin. It's a detail that clearly reflects the club's identity: no glamorous sponsor, but a partner that speaks directly to the Bochum soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Dieter\" flocking — a name, a culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eDieter\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked on the back of this jersey represents an entire era, an entire cultural anchoring in \u003cstrong\u003epopular German football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether it's the jersey of a long-time season ticket holder, a gift, or a tribute to a loved one, this kind of personalized flocking transforms a simple match jersey into an object loaded with a personal story — exactly what makes vintage pieces unique.\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 replica made in factories with low-quality synthetic materials. It's a piece designed to be worn on a pitch or in the stands, with the textile technologies of its era — here the \u003cstrong\u003eNike Dri-FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e materials characteristic of the late 2010s. The cut, the interior finishes, the weight of the fabric: everything speaks of a real playing or premium fan jersey, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slight wear on the prints and a small spot — the kind of marks that confirm it has lived, that it has been proudly worn. For a serious collector, this controlled wear is a guarantee of authenticity much more telling than a \"new\" jersey from a dubious stock. The condition remains excellent for a piece of this generation.\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 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period generally run smaller than modern cuts. A 2018-19 XL might correspond to a current L depending on body types and the specific cuts of each model. Don't rely solely on the label: sizing standards have evolved, and Nike has revised its templates several times over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, measure your own favorite jersey flat: shoulder width seam to seam, chest width, and total length in the back. Then compare with the actual product measurements if available, or contact the seller to get them. Two minutes of precaution, and you avoid receiving a jersey you can't wear — or that's too big for you.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a niche piece in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can easily find Bayern, Dortmund, or Schalke jerseys — but a Bochum 2018-19 with period flocking and Tricorp sponsor is much rarer on the market. It's precisely this kind of popular club jersey with a strong history that gains value in collections focused on \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRuhr football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this piece remains very presentable — displayable on a hanger, wearable at a match or in the city without hesitation. There aren't many in this condition with such unique flocking circulating on the secondary market. The combination of an authentic German name + Tricorp sponsor + Nike late 2010s is a combination that doesn't show up at flea markets every weekend. Once it's gone, it's gone.\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 jerseys\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 club jersey with a strong soul, in a sturdy condition — if popular German football speaks to you, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009679544595,"sku":"350979","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-VFL-BOCHUM-DIETER-SHIRT-XL-350979_3.jpg?v=1775402027","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-vfl-bochum-dieter-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}