Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Third 2013/14)

Back to Germany and to the BayArena. With two rather dark “regular” jerseys (well both have served as the home shirts over the past two seasons) it is no wonder that Leverkusen is also in need for a light jersey. So, a white jersey was also issued, which was actually used in the Champions League away to Shakhtar Donetsk.

This jersey is white with yellow pinstripes, a dark green V-neck collar and shoulder stripes in the same color. The same color is also used for the Adidas logo and a monochromatic club crest. Or should I say the green is only used as an outline. While seemingly a classic design, the colors are an enigma to me. If red and black were used, I could see it, but neither yellow or green have anything to do with the Werkself. Well, these colors can be found on Bayer’s Aspirin pills, but … really? To make things worse, the sponsor adds to color palette: black and pink. However, I like the charity version (worn in the Bundesliga) better: Ein Herz für Kinder (a heart for children). This makes at least for some heart-warming message.

I have no good picture of the back, but it very much looks like the front with names and numbers applied in dark green in the same style as the other Bayer Leverkusen jerseys. At least the jersey stays within its own color scheme.

All charity aside, the jersey is awful. It may win some points in Wisconsin, but not anywhere else.

My rating: 3/10 stars.

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