{"product_id":"1996-97-werder-bremen-pfeifenberger-shirt","title":"Werder Bremen 1996-97 Puma Home Shirt Pfeifenberger Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWerder Bremen 1996-97 Puma Jersey — The Pfeifenberger print, a special piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1996-97\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history, between rebuilding and renewed ambition in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ePfeifenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on it is a direct relic of that era — and the signature it bears makes it stand out immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996-97\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Werder Bremen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutfitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DBV\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SIGNATURE, VISIBLE STITCHING, PULLS, TINY HOLES, LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen of the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club that dominated German football at the beginning of the decade before experiencing a difficult transition. The \u003cstrong\u003e1993 German championship\u003c\/strong\u003e title and the \u003cstrong\u003e1992 UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e victory were still fresh in people's minds, but in 1996-97, the club was in full rebuilding mode, seeking to regain its elite level with a renewed squad. It was a transitional season, but also one of pride — the kind of moment where true fans hold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt that time, \u003cstrong\u003eWerder\u003c\/strong\u003e could count on solid players like \u003cstrong\u003eDieter Eilts\u003c\/strong\u003e, a midfield pillar and world champion with Germany in 1990, or \u003cstrong\u003eKarl-Heinz Riedle\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had shone a few years earlier in green before moving on to other horizons. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003eStephan Pfeifenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Austrian striker who signed this jersey you hold in your hands — a player certainly less famous than others, but a serious professional who defended the colors of the Weser with dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA club that refuses to give up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the heights of the early 90s, the Werder Bremen of 1996-97 clung to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with all its might. Every match at the \u003cstrong\u003eWeserstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e was a statement of intent for a club that had winning in its DNA, even in lean times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePfeifenberger, the Austrian serving the Weser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStephan Pfeifenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Austrian striker who played for Werder Bremen in the second half of the 90s — discreet in the media, but present on the field. His signature on this jersey makes it a unique item, far from the mass-produced pieces that flood the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDBV sponsorship, a bygone era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eDBV\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deutsche Beamten-Versicherung, a German insurance company — proudly displayed itself on this jersey, as on all Werder jerseys of that period. These partnerships with local or national companies on German jerseys of the 90s are now an integral part of the charm of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 100% authentic aesthetic, impossible to reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the version worn by players — or sold to supporters who wanted the same as their idols on the field. A tighter fit, denser fabrics, heat-pressed or embroidered flocking depending on the equipment manufacturer: everything is different from a simple mass-market replica. On an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic 90s Puma jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, every manufacturing detail speaks of an era when football had not yet standardized everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which means visible signs of wear: visible seams, some pulled threads, tiny holes, and slight dirt. But that's precisely what makes it credible. And above all, it bears an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic signature\u003c\/strong\u003e — a detail that makes all the difference for a serious collector. It's not a sanitized piece fresh out of a blister pack: it's a jersey that has lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — far from it. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma S from 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e is now closer to an XS or a very fitted S depending on body shapes. The cuts of the time were designed to hug the body, not to float like modern oversized jerseys. If you hesitate between two sizes, always go for the larger one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two essential pieces of data. Compare them to the actual dimensions of the jersey that we indicate on the product sheet. A well-fitting vintage jersey is the ultimate — too big, it loses its allure; too tight, impossible to wear. Take two minutes to measure, you won't regret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Werder Bremen jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are increasingly sought after in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. The club is one of the big names in German football, with a respected track record, and its jerseys from that decade exude a typically 90s aesthetic highly appreciated by European collectors. But an example printed with a player's name, with a signature on top of that — that's a rarity within a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition with a visible signature and such specific printing. The \u003cstrong\u003ePfeifenberger signed jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't run through flea markets or classic resale platforms. If you're looking for a piece that tells a precise story, that stands out in a display case or on a hanger, you're looking at exactly the right product. Condition 7\/10, certainly — but 10\/10 in terms of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Werder_Bremen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWerder Bremen - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis jersey won't go unnoticed in a serious collection — a signed, printed, dated, lived-in piece. 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