Widzew Łódź Official Jersey Always In 12 – Collector Women L

Widzew Łódź – The "Zawsze W 12" Jersey: When Supporters Become the Twelfth Man

The Widzew Łódź "Zawsze W 12" jersey — literally "Always with the 12th" — is a piece that goes far beyond a simple official textile: it's a declaration of love from a club to its supporters. A special edition dedicated to the ultras, to the loyal fans in the stands of the Łódź Arena, to those who push their team through the toughest moments in Poland's Ekstraklasa.

Jersey details

Season: Contemporary (special edition)
Club: Widzew Łódź – Polish Clubs
Manufacturer: Official
Available Size: Women's L
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

Widzew Łódź is one of the most iconic clubs in Polish football history. Founded in 1910, it built its legend particularly in the 1980s with memorable European campaigns, holding its own against the continent's biggest clubs. The inscription "Zawsze W 12" — "Always as the 12th" in reference to the twelfth player, meaning the supporters — is more than just a slogan: it's a club philosophy, an identity forged in the popular stands of Łódź.

This type of special edition reflects the visceral bond between Widzew and its fans. In Łódź, a working-class industrial city, football is not a spectacle — it's a religion. Widzew supporters have a well-established reputation in Poland for their passion, loyalty, and presence during the club's most difficult times, especially during stints in lower divisions. This jersey pays tribute to them, and the fans who wear it know it.

Moments etched in this jersey

The European epic of the 1980s
Widzew Łódź wrote some of the finest pages in Polish football history in the European Cup, notably eliminating Juventus Turin in 1983 in a two-legged tie that remains legendary. These performances made Widzew a well-known name far beyond Poland's borders, carried by players like Zbigniew Boniek, who played for the club before shining in Italy.

Four Polish championship titles
The club won the Polish championship four times (1981, 1982, 1996, 1997), establishing itself as one of the great dynasties of national football. The consecutive doubles in 1981-82 and then 1996-97 demonstrate an ability to maintain a level of excellence over time — a rarity in the Polish football landscape.

The return to Ekstraklasa and the reconquest
After years of sporting struggles and a long period in lower divisions, Widzew returned to the Ekstraklasa in 2022, to the cheers of an entire city. This return to the top flight was experienced as a resurrection, and the supporters — the famous "12th man" — played a central role in keeping the club alive both sportingly and financially during the difficult years.

Authentic vs. Replica

An official club jersey like this one is a piece produced by the manufacturer in direct partnership with the club — not a copy, not an imitation. The materials, finishes, flocking, and badges are up to the standard expected of a collectible football item. This is what makes all the difference in a serious collection.

This one is in 9/10 condition — almost perfect for a jersey of this nature. No significant signs of wear, the graphic details and the "Zawsze W 12" inscription are impeccable. This is exactly the kind of piece you display in your cabinet or proudly wear on a match night without fear of damaging it.

Vintage sizing guide

This jersey is a Women's L. As with many football jerseys labeled with women's sizes, cuts can vary significantly from one manufacturer to another and from one era to another. Vintage sizes or those from smaller European clubs often have a more fitted cut than the current standards of major international brands — this is a constant in the world of collectible jerseys.

Before any purchase, it is highly recommended to measure your chest circumference and back length, then compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey if available in the store. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the seller — it's better to take 30 seconds to check than to miss out on the item because of a size issue.

Why you should have it in your collection

Polish club jerseys, and particularly those of Widzew Łódź, remain extremely rare on the vintage football jersey market outside of Poland. Finding a special edition dedicated to supporters with the "Zawsze W 12" inscription in a specialized store is an event in itself. This is the kind of piece that serious collectors sorely lack when they want to go off the beaten path and offer something other than the eternal jerseys of big English or Italian clubs.

In 9/10 condition, it's an absolute rarity. Eastern European club jerseys rarely appear on the secondary market in such clean condition — and when they do, they don't stay available for long. If you are building a serious collection of European football jerseys, a Widzew "Zawsze W 12" in this condition is the kind of acquisition you'll be talking about for years.

To go further

• Widzew Łódź – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• UEFA – European Football

A Widzew "Zawsze W 12" jersey in 9/10 condition is not something you let slip away — collectors who know, know. If you're here, you know.