GERMANY 2012-14 HOME SHIRT - LAHM 16 - L
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Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Replacement federation crest and player name/number are all PolyFlex and heat applied. Adidas logo is embroidered. Shirt design elements are sublimated. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Germany reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2012 under Joachim Löw, continuing an impressive run of performances at major international tournaments.
Having finished third at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Germany entered Euro 2012 as one of the leading contenders after winning all ten of their qualifying matches.
The squad featured established players including Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, alongside emerging talents Mesut Özil, Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos, Mats Hummels and Marco Reus.
Germany were drawn into a challenging group alongside Portugal, the Netherlands and Denmark, with all four nations having qualified for the tournament following competitive qualifying campaigns.
Löw's side began with a 1–0 victory over Portugal, courtesy of a second-half header from Mario Gómez. Gómez subsequently scored twice against the Netherlands, securing a 2–1 victory before goals from Podolski and Lars Bender delivered another 2–1 win against Denmark.
Germany finished top of their group with three victories, progressing to a quarter-final against Greece. A convincing 4–2 victory followed, with goals from Lahm, Sami Khedira, Klose and Reus securing a place in the semi-finals.
However, Germany's campaign ended against Italy, with two first-half goals from Mario Balotelli establishing a decisive advantage for the Azzurri. Özil converted a late penalty, but Italy secured a 2–1 victory and progressed to the final.
Gómez finished as Germany's leading scorer with three goals, placing him among the tournament's joint-leading goalscorers. Despite their elimination, Germany had reached the semi-finals of a fourth consecutive major international tournament, demonstrating the consistency of Löw's developing squad.
Produced by adidas, the Germany 2012–14 home shirt featured the national team's traditional white colourway with contrasting black three-stripe detailing across the shoulders. A distinctive diagonal graphic incorporating black, red and gold stripes appeared across the front, representing the colours of the German flag. The design also featured a V-neck collar, the German Football Association crest and adidas branding.
Worn by players including Özil, Schweinsteiger, Lahm and Müller during Germany's Euro 2012 campaign, the shirt represents another successful tournament under Löw. Its understated design and distinctive national-colour detailing make it a recognisable example of Germany's early-2010s adidas shirts.
PIT TO PIT - 57cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 74cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
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Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
9/10 - Mint
Very strong vintage condition. May show the lightest signs of storage or previous wear, but nothing that distracts from the item overall.
8/10 - Excellent
A well-kept piece with minor signs of age or use. This could include light bobbling, slight fading or very small marks, but it still presents really well.
7/10 - Very Good
Noticeable wear consistent with age. This may include moderate fading, small pulls, bobbling, minor cracking to print or a small mark.
6/10 and below - Good with Noticeable Signs of Wear
More obvious signs of wear or ageing. This might include heavier fading, marks, pulls, print wear or repairs.
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