The 2000/01 Borussia Dortmund side was one of the most respected teams in Europe. Matthias Sammer had left the dugout and Bernd Krauss took over a squad that still boasted top-tier talent: Jens Lehmann in goal, Stefan Reuter in defense, and up front, a strike force featuring Marcio Amoroso—newly arrived from Udinese for a record fee—and Jan Koller as the target man. BVB finished the season in a modest position in the Bundesliga, but the club was still living off the prestige accumulated from their league titles in 1995 and 1996 and their 1997 Champions League win. It was a transitional season that foreshadowed both the 2002 league title and the subsequent financial crisis that nearly sank the club.
The item is the 2000/01 home shirt, manufactured by Goool, the niche German brand that kitted out Dortmund for a short period, making it especially valued by collectors. Signal Iduna yellow and black, the unmistakable colors of BVB, with the club crest on the chest. This kit also had an extended lifespan: it was also used as a secondary kit for the following two seasons, making it a piece present across three consecutive campaigns for the club. Size M, without a name or number set. A rarity due to its manufacturer and its journey through the Dortmund dressing room.
