10/10
Shirt condition
Perfect condition
I found nothing to fault. The mint green is even, with no fading, and the fine woven stripe stays sharp. The Telekom logo, the crest and the adidas shoulder stripes are spotless, and the buttoned collar has kept its shape. The FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN, 11 and JAMES printing lies perfectly flat.
| Size | S — slim adidas fit, fairly short |
| Brand | adidas — Climalite fabric, supporter version |
| Season | 2018-2019 — league and cup double, Robben and Ribéry's farewell |
| Version | Mint green away shirt with fine woven stripes, buttoned crew neck, dark purple details |
| Sponsor | Telekom (T and dots) on the chest, Qatar Airways on the sleeve |
| Printing | FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN, 11 and JAMES in dark purple, small crests at the foot of the number |
| Patches | None |
| Production date | September 2018 (09/18 on the tag) |
| Auth. code | CF5410 (on the tag, independently verifiable) |
This S measures 47 x 68 cm. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
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- adidas inner tag: date 09/18, style code CF5410 and factory code AZB011 (photo 4)
- Tonal crest: Bayern badge and four stars in dark purple on a mint green base, clean outlines (photo 3)
- Striped fabric: fine horizontal stripes woven into the knit, continuous over the whole body (photos 2 and 3)
- Cut and finish: crew neck with button placket, three dark purple stripes on the shoulders, two-tone cuffs (photo 2)
Workshop note — CF5410 is adidas's reference for Bayern's 2018-2019 away shirt in supporter version, and the 09/18 date fits the season. On this model I look at the collar placket: a real sewn button, not a printed decoration. I never count the printing among my proofs.
Kovac's double and the end of an era
In his first season in charge of Bayern, Niko Kovac inherited a squad in which James Rodríguez, on loan from Real Madrid since 2017, played his second and final year in Bavaria.
18 May 2019, Munich. Bayern beat Frankfurt 5-1 on the final day to claim a seventh German title in a row. Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry both scored in their last Bundesliga home game.
25 May 2019, Berlin. A week later, Bayern beat Leipzig 3-0 in the German Cup final to complete the double.
This mint green away shirt, one of the most original of the adidas era, went with that turning-point season.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the club name above the number?
That is Bayern's printing style of the era: FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN in an arc above the number, and the player's name below it.
What do the four stars mean?
In Germany, stars count league titles: the fourth star is reserved for clubs with at least twenty championships, and Bayern is the only one to wear it.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the small inner tag: the code CF5410 and the date 09/18 must be on it. You can type CF5410 into a search engine to check the model yourself.
How does this S fit?
Slim and fairly short: 47 cm pit to pit and 68 cm long. It suits a slim S.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it doesn't suit you. Full details in my shipping FAQ.