{"product_id":"2022-23-energie-cottbus-shirt","title":"Energie Cottbus Away Jersey 2022-23 Jako Vintage S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEnergie Cottbus Away Shirt 2022-23 — Jako, with the Lausitz club as backdrop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2022-23, \u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eRegionalliga Nordost\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth tier of German football, with a strong identity and a dedicated fan base. This \u003cstrong\u003eJako away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the DNA of a club that once played in the Bundesliga and fights, season after season, to return to its former glory.\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 2022-2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energie Cottbus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jako\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\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 Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unique clubs in German football. Born in Lusatia, in the heart of the former GDR, the club has experienced decades of roller coaster rides: two seasons in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in the early 2000s, a historic promotion under Claus-Dieter Wollitz, followed by the struggles of the lower divisions. In 2022-23, the club is in the \u003cstrong\u003eRegionalliga Nordost\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the ambition to return to higher leagues remains intact, driven by a popular fervor unlike any other in this region of East Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, Cottbus continued to rely on \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e as its kit manufacturer, a collaboration that gave the club a clean and distinctive look. On the field, players like \u003cstrong\u003eAxel Borgmann\u003c\/strong\u003e and other regulars of the German semi-professional scene proudly wore the crest. The crowd at the \u003cstrong\u003eStadion der Freundschaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most iconic stadiums in East Germany — continued to encourage a team that refused to resign itself to the anonymity of regional 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 Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Highly Competitive Regionalliga Nordost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2022-23, the Regionalliga Nordost was a shark tank, with clubs hungry for promotion to the 3. Liga. Cottbus was among the serious contenders, which gave every away match — and thus every time this shirt was worn — the value of a real battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stadion der Freundschaft as a Symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven when playing away, Cottbus's identity is felt in this \u003cstrong\u003eaway shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club carries with it the legacy of a stadium that has seen the Bundesliga and dreams of seeing it again. This context gives particular depth to every textile piece from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJako and the Eastern Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e and Energie Cottbus perfectly embodies this popular football, rooted in a strong economic reality. Far from the exorbitant contracts of major global brands, this partnership reflects an authentic club that manages its resources intelligently and preserves its \u003cstrong\u003efootball identity\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 not a reproduction made for display. It's the version worn — or at least marketed to be worn on the field — with the finishes, materials, and technical details of the time. The stitching, the flocking, the cut: everything bears the mark of \u003cstrong\u003etrue football\u003c\/strong\u003e, not retro marketing. Here, we're talking about a real Jako jersey, from a genuine season of competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slight printing wear\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms that this shirt has lived. These aren't flaws: they're proof that the piece is real, that it was there when it mattered. A perfect condition shirt fresh out of a box could come from anywhere. A shirt with a slight patina on the flocking has a story.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJako sizes from 2020-23\u003c\/strong\u003e follow a European template that might be surprising. An S from Jako is usually a fitted cut, designed for an athletic build. If you normally wear an S in modern jerseys, this should fit — but if you're between sizes, it's best to check. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage and semi-pro club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e don't always have the generous margins of large mainstream productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: measure your chest circumference and compare it with Jako size charts available online. Generally, a Jako S corresponds to a chest circumference of around 88-92 cm. If you're above that, either skip it or be prepared for a very snug fit. And if you collect without wearing, the question doesn't arise — keep it as is, carefully packaged.\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\u003eEnergie Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club that true connoisseurs respect. In the world of \u003cstrong\u003ecollector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, East German football clubs have a special appeal: they embody popular, authentic football, far from the glitz. A \u003cstrong\u003eJako away shirt from Cottbus\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2022-23 season is a piece that flies under the usual radar — not a Real Madrid, not a Bayern, but exactly what collectors looking for something rare and meaningful want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is in honest and solid shape. The slightly worn prints are the only drawback — and frankly, for a worn jersey, it's almost inevitable. There aren't many in this condition on the secondary market, especially for such a recent season and for such a specific club. It's the kind of piece that quickly disappears from the displays of true specialists.\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\/Energie_Cottbus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEnergie Cottbus — 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 — Kit 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 want a shirt that tells the story of real football — that of clubs fighting to exist, not just to shine — Cottbus 2022-23 is for you. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Energie Cottbus","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54008989352211,"sku":"355160","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2022-23-ENERGIE-COTTBUS-SHIRT-S-355160_1.jpg?v=1775352435","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2022-23-energie-cottbus-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}