{"product_id":"1996-98-eintracht-frankfurt-longsleeve","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt 1996-98 Puma Long-Sleeved Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 1996-98 Puma Long-Sleeved Jersey — The Frankfurt Eagle in its winter version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1996 and 1998, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its post-German reunification history, caught between the fight for the Bundesliga and the rebuilding of a strong identity. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Puma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Motors\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on the chest is exactly that: a locker room item, for waterlogged pitches, for matches played in the Frankfurt rain. Not a display jersey — a war jersey.\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 1996-1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eintracht Frankfurt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MITSUBISHI MOTORS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS\u003cbr\u003e\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 1996-1998 period for \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e was a time of painful but necessary rebuilding. The club had experienced golden years in the 80s — \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup finalists in 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, European Cup appearances, a well-established European identity — and in the 90s found itself fighting to stay afloat in German football's elite. The \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e of that era was fierce: Bayern Munich dominated, Borussia Dortmund had just been crowned \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean champions in 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, and clubs like Frankfurt had to reinvent themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this difficult context, Eintracht relied on a cohesive team and some standout individuals. \u003cstrong\u003eJay-Jay Okocha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the incredibly talented Nigerian, had thrilled the Waldstadion a few years earlier in the 90s, leaving an indelible mark on supporters' memories. This generation of players wore this jersey with the pride of the eagle — the club's emblem — even in lean times. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that resilience.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga survival — an absolute priority\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring these two seasons, staying in the German first division was the central issue for Eintracht Frankfurt. Every point scraped together at the \u003cstrong\u003eWaldstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's mythical home, in this long-sleeved jersey under the grey skies of Frankfurt, had immeasurable value for the approximately 50,000 supporters whose chants resonated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Mitsubishi Motors — a partnership rooted in the 90s era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe duo of \u003cstrong\u003ePuma as kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Motors as sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies the aesthetic and economy of European football in the second half of the 90s. Japanese car manufacturers were investing heavily in European football at the time, and their presence on Eintracht's chest is now a strong visual marker for an entire generation of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-sleeved version — the choice of warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003elongsleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e cut is not an insignificant detail. It's the version players wore for late autumn and winter matches, when the temperature dropped and the Waldstadion's turf hardened. Finding this version in a saleable condition today is rare — long sleeves wear out faster, deform more, and survive less well over decades in wardrobes.\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 Puma jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a piece made from materials that Puma no longer produces. The internal labels, the flocking markings, the collar cut, the fabric texture — all of it speaks of a manufacturing process from before the revolution of ultra-light techno jerseys in the 2000s. This is concrete, solid, real football. Not a modern reproduction with a retro logo stuck on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe condition of this jersey is not specified in the available data, which we will tell you upfront. What we do know is that an \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 1996-98 long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in XS size still circulating today is already a survival in itself. Examine the photos, ask your questions — we prefer total transparency over an overselling commercial argument.\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 at all correspond to modern standards. An XS from that era by Puma often fits like a modern S, or even a well-fitted S depending on brands and cuts. The builds of 90s players were not designed for the oversized cuts we know today — jerseys were cut to fit close to the body, not to float on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Compare with the exact product measurements if available, or contact us directly. A \u003cstrong\u003epoorly sized vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in a drawer is a shame for everyone — we want you to wear it or proudly display it, not 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 90s Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e with Japanese automotive sponsors are a category of collectibles that is seriously on the rise in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Eintracht Frankfurt, a historic club with over a century of existence and a real European track record, attracts a passionate collector base far beyond German borders. The combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePuma + Mitsubishi + Eintracht + long sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e on one piece is a configuration you don't find every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe long-sleeved version is systematically rarer than the short-sleeved version of the same jersey — less produced, less worn, less preserved. Not many of them are still around in this condition after almost thirty years. Whether you're a fan of the Frankfurt Eagle, a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply a lover of 90s German football, this piece clearly deserves a place in your collection.\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\/Eintracht_Frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt - 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;\"\u003eIf 90s German football speaks to you and Eintracht Frankfurt holds a place in your fan history, this Puma 1996-98 long-sleeved jersey is for you — it's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eintracht Frankfurt","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54008900321555,"sku":"284091","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-98-EINTRACHT-FRANKFURT-LONGSLEEVE-XS-284091_7.jpg?v=1775342080","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-98-eintracht-frankfurt-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}