Borussia Mönchengladbach established itself as a stable force in the Bundesliga during the 2011/12 season under top scorer Marco Reus with 18 goals. With 17 wins, nine draws and eight defeats, the club reached 60 points and finished fourth. Impressive wins shaped the season, including a 5:0 win over Werder Bremen as well as 3:0 wins away at Köln, Stuttgart and Schalke and at home against Schalke. Mike Hanke (8 goals) and Juan Fernando Arango (6 goals) strengthened the attack, and in the DFB-Pokal Reus contributed three more goals. In the 2012/13 season, the club reached 47 points from 12 wins, 11 draws and 11 defeats, finishing eighth with 45 goals scored and 49 conceded. Luc de Jong and Philipp Herrmann each scored six goals, Arango five. The club also qualified for the Champions League. A shirt from this season represents the rise with Marco Reus and the entry into European competition.
Frequently asked questions
What condition are the shirts in?
Honest condition details, transparent 1-10 grading and high-resolution original photos - so you see exactly what you get.
Our vintage treasures have a history - and sometimes the odd battle scar.
We list every flaw plainly and give a clear score from 1 (to love anyway) to 10 (fresh out of the time machine). How we grade is explained in detail on our condition page.
We take the photos ourselves in the studio, high-resolution and without Photoshop touch-ups - you can see every seam, every thread and every heroically earned stain.
Is the shirt genuine?
Yes. We sell verified originals only - no fakes. We check every shirt by hand before it goes on sale: MPN (where available), material and feel, seams, details.
How does the sizing run?
Vintage shirts vary a lot depending on era and manufacturer - do not rely on the label alone. On every product page you find the chest width in cm (measured flat). Best compare it with a shirt that fits you well.
Can I pick up / try on in store?
Of course - drop by our store in Zurich and take a look at the shirts before buying (trying on included). Opening hours and address are here on the store page. What you see in the online shop is also in the store. During June/July some shirts are also at our pop-up in Zurich main station. Every shirt shows which location it is at.
How do I care for my vintage shirt?
So your shirt lasts - the essentials in short:
Wash inside out, zips closed, 30 °C gentle cycle, detergent for sportswear.
Never tumble dry - air dry. Do not iron (at most carefully with steam).
Soak stains beforehand (mild soap), never chlorine bleach.
Old shirts with brittle print/flock: as rarely as possible, and by hand only.