{"product_id":"2018-19-vfl-bochum-shirt","title":"VfL Bochum 2018-19 Nike Away Shirt Vintage | Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVfL Bochum 2018-19 Nike Away Jersey — The Ruhrpott in Your Wardrobe\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 played in the 2. Bundesliga with one obsession: to return to the top tier of German football. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the TRICORP sponsor, symbolizes a working-class club that never gives up, worn during an intense transitional season in the Ruhrpott.\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 Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRICORP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage worn jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a few small snags that show it had a real life on the field or in the stands\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVfL Bochum\u003c\/strong\u003e is an institution of Rhenish football, founded in 1848 in various forms before taking on its definitive identity. A club from the industrial Ruhr basin, Bochum has always embodied popular football, that of miners and workers, far from the glitz of Munich or the ambitions of Berlin. In \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club had been navigating the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e for several seasons, seeking the right balance between young talents and experienced players to move up a level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, coach Robin Dutt was at the helm, trying to build a cohesive team. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eDanny Blum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLukas Hinterseer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Tesche\u003c\/strong\u003e carried the hopes of the Rewirpowerstadion on their shoulders. The Bochum public, loyal and passionate like few others in Europe, continued to fill the stands to support a club that never gives up, even in the lower divisions.\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\u003eA Demanding 2. Bundesliga Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2018-19, VfL Bochum finished in the top half of the 2. Bundesliga table, confirming its progress and stability in the antechamber of the German elite. Every away match in this \u003cstrong\u003eaway jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represented a battle, against clubs like relegated Hamburger SV or Dynamo Dresden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rewirpowerstadion, a Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEven when playing away, Bochum players knew they carried the weight of an entire industrial basin. This season's \u003cstrong\u003eBochum away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn in stadiums across Germany, in electric atmospheres typical of the 2. Bundesliga, a league known for its intensity and popular fervor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRICORP, a Sponsor Rooted in Working-Class Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eTRICORP\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specialist in professional workwear, perfectly aligns with the DNA of VfL Bochum, a working-class club from the Ruhr. This partnership is not insignificant: it anchors this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in a strong social and cultural history, far beyond a simple piece of fabric.\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 the version worn by players or sold to the most demanding fans at the time — different construction, technical materials, meticulous finishes. It's not the simplified mass-market version found in sports supermarkets: it's the real piece, one that has stood the test of time with character. You can feel the difference as soon as you hold it in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere, with a \u003cstrong\u003econdition rated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e and some \"little pulls\" — small, slightly pulled threads — we are looking at a jersey that has lived without suffering. These micro-details are the signature of an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e worn with passion, not a vacuum-sealed, unused item. That's what gives it its charm.\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;\"\u003eCaution, golden rule for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e: sizes from that era are significantly smaller than current standards. A 2010s Nike L in Germany often corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on body type. This \u003cstrong\u003eBoys L jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sized for a teenager or a rather slender adult — you need to anticipate this before validating your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe foolproof method: take your tape measure, measure your chest circumference, and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey indicated in the photos or upon request. A vintage jersey that is too loose or too tight at the seams is a shame for both the item and for you. Two minutes of measuring can save 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 away jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are not common in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market — far from Bayern Munich and other globally merchandised clubs. Bochum remains a niche club, deeply rooted in German football culture, and that's precisely what makes this piece desirable for a serious collector. A Nike jersey from a 2. Bundesliga club with TRICORP sponsor, 2018-19 season, Boys L size: that's a combination you won't easily find again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with just a few little pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's truly good material. Pieces that reach this level of preservation without major flaws are rare over the years. There aren't many in this condition on the market, and even fewer at an accessible price. If you're looking to solidify a \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga jersey collection\u003c\/strong\u003e or represent a club that deserves much more love than it gets, this is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 — 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;\"\u003eThis VfL Bochum 2018-19 Nike away jersey is German popular football in all its glory — if you miss out, it's your loss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vfl Bochum","offers":[{"title":"L. 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